Quick Tips: Smart Snacking When You Have Diabetes Follow your
body's hunger and fullness signals. Smart snacking can help you
keep your blood sugar levels stable, especially if you are
taking pills (oral medicine) or insulin. Try these tips: - Enjoy
eating the right portion. Try using a smaller plate, bowl or
glass while you slowly eat your snack. - Make healthy choices.
Eat a piece of fresh fruit. Or combine that fruit with some
protein, such as a small apple and a tablespoon of peanut
butter. Or try dipping your fruit in some light yogurt. - Be
prepared. Keep cut-up raw vegetables in your refrigerator. If
these are ready to eat, you're more likely to grab them than
something else. Try a low-fat dip on the side. - Eat nuts. Try a
small handful of almonds, walnuts, or pecans. These treats each
have less than 15 grams of carbohydrate. - Choose filling foods
that can satisfy your hunger without a lot of calories. Try a
hard-boiled egg or an ounce of reduced-fat cheese, such as
string cheese. - Skip high-fat dip