Prediabetes: Can You Prevent Diabetes with Diet?

9. Fruits, Vegetables, and Proteins

You should also include fruits, vegetables, and proteins in your diet if you have prediabetes. Eat fruit in moderation, and remember that protein slows how quickly carbohydrates enter the bloodstream.

Pair fruit and protein to prevent blood sugar spikes. Try Greek yogurt with strawberries or peaches and part-skin cottage cheese. Consume green leafy vegetables and high-fiber options like carrots, celery, beets, and cucumbers when possible.