Starches are grains, pasta, cereal, bread, and vegetables that contain a lot of starch would include corn and potatoes. Starches provide minerals, vitamins, carbohydrate, and fiber. Whole grain starches are best because they have more minerals, vitamins, and fiber. Diabetics should eat some starches at every meal. Here is a list of foods that contain a good amount of starch: yams, corn, tortillas, potatoes, lentils, crackers, bread, pasta, rice, cereal, and beans.

Vegetables are very important for everyone, especially people with diabetes. Here are some vegetables that should be included in your diet: green beans, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, spinach, chilies, carrots, celery and peppers. Another important thing to make sure you are eating is plenty of fruit. Here is a list of some great ones: dried fruit, berries, raisins, apples, mango, watermelon, grapefruit, papaya, strawberries, oranges, guava, fruit juice, canned fruit, bananas, and peaches.