3. Garlic
Eating garlic can potentially help you lower your blood sugar levels. There are reports that show that a higher garlic intake can actually lower the fasting blood glucose levels. Fasting blood sugar levels are the level of blood sugar when you have not eaten anything. Garlic does not have a glycemic index rating because it does not contain any carbs and it will not raise blood sugar levels.
The best thing about garlic is that it can be added to almost any meal to provide some flavor and nutrients. You can even eat cloves of garlic alone if you so desire. Raw garlic will provide the most nutritional benefits, but you can also saute it and still get many of the positive effects that this herb provides. No matter how you serve it, make sure that you are adding some garlic to your diet if you want to help lower your blood sugar and keep your diabetes in check.