People with diabetes may be advised to lower their consumption of protein due to the gluconeogenesis process in the body that suppress consumption of insulin. Oily fish and lean meats, such as skinless chicken and turkey, are often recommended for a diabetic diet.

Eating a diabetic diet doesn’t mean eliminating sugar altogether. If you have diabetes, you can still enjoy a small serving of your favorite dessert now and then. The key is moderation.

Reduce your cravings for sweets by slowly reduce the sugar in your diet a little at a time to give your taste buds time to adjust.

Add some healthy fat to your dessert. Fat slows down the digestive process, meaning blood sugar levels don’t spike as quickly. Think healthy fats, such as peanut butter, yogurt, or nuts.

When you eat dessert, truly savor each bite. Make your indulgence count by eating slowly and paying attention to the flavors and textures. You’ll enjoy it more, plus you’re less likely to overeat.

Tricks for cutting down on sugar

- Reduce soft drinks, soda and juice
- Don't replace saturated fat with sugar

- Sweeten foods yourself. eg: Buy unsweetened iced tea, plain yogurt, or unflavored oatmeal as you’ll likely add far less sugar than the manufacturer.

- Check labels and opt for low sugar products

- Avoid processed or packaged foods.

- Find healthy ways to satisfy your sweet tooth. eg: Instead of ice cream, blend up frozen bananas for a creamy, frozen treat. 

- Start with half of the dessert you normally eat, and replace the other half with fruit.