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Diabetes & Dietary Fiber

Everyone, including people with diabetes, should eat a wide variety of foods that contain fiber—with a goal to consume at least 20–35 g of dietary fiber each day. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not broken down during the digestion process.

Some studies show that a diet high in soluble fiber—found in oats, oat bran, legumes, barley, citrus fruits, and apples—can lower blood glucose and blood cholesterol levels. Insoluble fiber—foun...Read the full article