Would you believe that diabetics can eat food that is flavorful, filling and delicious? It's true. When many people think of the diabetic diet, they think of bland food that's not very filling or enjoyable. However, having a good idea of what you should and shouldn't eat on a diabetic diet is the first step in forming yummy meal ideas for your diabetic diet. So here is a list of suggested foods for diabetics, based on the glycemic index. This is a list of foods that have a glycemic index score of under 55, which is moderate to low glycemic. This isn't an exhaustive list, but it's a good place to start.Meat, Poultry and FishAll meat, poultry and fish have no glycemic index rating since they have little to no impact on your blood glucose levels. However, when buying pre-packaged or prepared food, check the nutrition facts since additional sugar, fat, and salt can make that particular dish a bad food choice.FruitsCherries, plums, Pears, apples, raspberries, peaches, Prunes, dates, blackberries, strawberries, grapefuits, pears, pineapples, grapes, and nectarines all have a glycemic index score under 55. Fruit spreads containing these fruits are fine too as long as they have no additional sugar.VegetablesMost non-starchy vegetables, including bell peppers, cabbage, lettuce, celery and egg plant, are not included on the glycemic index because they cause little to no rise in blood glucose levels. Carrots and corn are starchy, but they have a lower glycemic index score than yams, winter squash, pumpkin and potatoes.Legumes and RiceLegumes, like split peas, black and kidney beans, chickpeas and black-eyed peas, are starchy but their glycemic index scores tend to be under 55. Brown rice has a lower glycemic index than white rice, which should be avoided when possible.Breads and baked goodsWhile whole grain bread is better at maintaining steady blood sugar and keeping you full longer than white bread can, it's still high in carbohydrates. A better alternative would be barley bread, or bread like Ezekiel bread, which is made from sprouted grains and thus lower on the glycemic index. Baked goods such as pies and cakes should be avoided when possible, since they usually contain a high refined sugar and refined flour content. If you must service your sweet tooth, have some sugar free pudding or fruit with sugar free topping. Avoid snacks and desserts that are sweeter than fruit, even if they are sugar free. You want to train your palate to prefer lightly sweet foods instead of foods that are very sweet, like those that contain processed sugar.