Diabetic foods

Diabetic foods are products formulated to suit people managing blood glucose, typically reduced in sugars and carbohydrates, higher in fibre and protein, and sweetened with polyols or high-intensity sweeteners. Regulations in many countries restrict the term diabetic on labels to prevent misleading claims, requiring instead factual nutrition information. Effective products combine honest carbohydrate declarations with good taste, since compliance depends on foods people actually enjoy eating. Portion guidance on pack helps consumers fit these products into their meal plans. Dietitians counsel patients to read the full nutrition panel rather than relying on front-of-pack claims alone.