Diabetic Snacks

10 Snack Ideas for Diabetics

Executive Summary Diabetic Snacks By Jamie Storm

Snacks For Diabetics

Snacks can be a hard-to-resist temptation but also an important food to keep nearby for diabetics. This paradox can lead to unhealthy snacking and trouble managing blood sugar. This article will list 10 snacks for diabetics that are healthy, convenient, and diabetic-friendly.

Snacks for Diabetics

Some people think of snacks as something you buy in a box/jar from the grocery store and some people think of snacks as a bunch of small things you cook! Top 5 Snacks for Diabetics - "Grab-and-Go!"

Nuts - nuts are convenient, diverse, and loaded with nutrients.  Atkins/Generic Low-Carb Granola Bars - Name brand low-carb bars can be expensive but are often worth it. In recent years these bars have come a long, long, LONG way in tasting better.

Cheese String Sticks - We realize these are often considered children snacks but don't knock it 'til you've tried it! If you buy a good brand like Kraft, cheese string sticks can be very delicious! Yogurt - Sugar-free yogurt is easy to find in grocery stores can easily satisfy a craving for sweets or desserts.  Snacks for diabetics in the dessert area can be hard to find but sugar-free yogurt is definitely one of the few worth keeping around.

Honorable mention - Sugar-free cookies. More and more cookie-makers are coming out with lines of sugar-free cookies made with Splenda or other sugar substitutes.

Top 5 Snacks for Diabetics - "Cook it or Prepare it Myself!" Veggies and Dip - A favorite amongst diabetics and non-diabetics alike.

Low-sugar dips vary widely, just find the salad dressing area of your grocery store and grab your favorite flavor! Meat Trays - The meat equivalent of a veggie tray, meat trays can be bought in any deli for reasonable prices and they save you all the hassle of shopping for the meats and slicing them all up.  Crackers make a great base for just about any snack, just keep an eye on those carbs!

Frozen Grapes and Bananas - Combine grapes and slices of banana in a plastic container or bag and throw them in the freezer for a few hours.  Whole Grain Nachos with Salsa - Throw in some melted cheese and you've got a delicacy!  Every carb you save in the salsa lets you eat that many more nachos; win-win situation! 

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