With type 2 diabetes, the body has problems metabolizing sugar (glucose) normally. It either doesn’t produce enough insulin, which would help maintain normal glucose levels. Or it resists the effects of insulin. Complications from it include cardiovascular and immune system problems. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include blurred vision, fatigue, increased thirst, frequent infections, and unintended weight loss.
As a result of these symptoms, patients with this condition have to be careful and watch what they eat. A healthy breakfast, excluding these foods, is especially important for diabetics:

1. Avoid processed meats
Processed meat includes various types of sausage, bacon, and hot dogs. Studies show that the risk of diabetes increases with eating these food products. It’s thought that the high amount of nitrate preservatives contained in these foods may contribute to insulin resistance.

2. Don’t drink sweetened juices
Many fruit juices contain a significant amount of sugar. This can rapidly raise blood sugar levels. Recent research shows that someone with diabetes should limit or totally avoid drinking sweetened fruit juices. A large spike in blood sugar levels may increase the risk of hyperglycemia, where the blood sugar level is too high. In general, a better choice would be to eat whole fruit.

3. Don’t forget fiber
Eating foods that contain fiber has multiple benefits. It also lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Dietary fiber, sometimes called roughage, also reduces or prevents constipation, and normalizes bowel movements. Fiber can be soluble or insoluble and can be found in different foods. That’s why doctors recommend eating a variety of food. Sources of soluble fiber include oats, beans, and apples. Insoluble fiber sources include wheat bran, nuts, green beans, and potatoes. If you are not used to eating foods with fiber, start slowly and gradually increase your consumption.

4. Steer clear of sugary cereals
Many cereals contain large amounts of carbohydrates and sugar. These can raise glucose levels. Because of this, it’s important to avoid cereals with a lot of sugar. Avoid frosted cereals, for instance, as well as cereals marketed to kids. Look at the ingredient section of the cereal. Avoid ones with high-fructose corn syrup, added sugars, and refined flour. Better choices would be to eat whole-wheat or bran cereal, or oatmeal.

5. Don’t ignore protein
There are some benefits of a high protein diet for people with type 2 diabetes. With a high protein/low carbohydrate diet, ketosis occurs. Instead of burning carbohydrates, fat is burned. This helps to suppress the appetite, so you don’t feel hungry. A high protein diet results in improvement of insulin level and control of blood glucose. This type of diet can lead to weight loss, as individuals consume fewer calories. This results in loss of water from the body.