Persons living with diabetes carry the burden of carefully planning each food item they eat. The foods for diabetics aim at regulating insulin levels as well as maintaining a healthy blood pressure, a healthy body weight and preventing diabetic related complications. "Diabetic diets" often appear boring and bland with many do's and don'ts that might overwhelm the newly diagnosed diabetic. There are also several myths concerning the foods to be eaten which include total avoidance of sugar, eating a highly rich protein diet and doing away with all carbohydrates. A diabetic, however, needs a nutrient rich diet containing proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins. Moderation is the key. High fiber slow release carbohydrates like whole grains are digested more slowly. This helps to regulate