Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels in the body. It usually occurs when the body doesn’t use insulin properly or produces insufficient amounts of the hormone. While medication and exercise are a must for managing the condition, there’s also a connection between diabetes and foods. While some eatables help control blood sugar, others have the opposite effect. This article lists four sugar-free snack recipes for diabetics.

1. Boiled eggs
Boiled eggs are a great snack option for those with diabetes. This is simply because boiled eggs (even other types of eggs) have lots of protein. Protein-rich foods are digested slowly, preventing blood sugar levels from rising instantly.

To whip up some hard-boiled eggs, all you need is some eggs and water:

• Cook the eggs until the water starts to boil.
• Turn off the heat and let the water cool.
• Peel the shell and enjoy nutritionally packed eggs.

If you’re bored of eating them plain, you can simply devil the eggs, make an egg salad, or add some spices for a dash of flavor.

2. Avocado dip
When talking about diabetes and foods that help, avocados top the list. They’re high in fiber and can thus help manage blood sugar levels. Avocados are also rich in monosaturated fatty acids that prevent instant blood sugar spikes after eating. 

To make a creamy avocado dip, you’ll need a few avocados, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno peppers, water, and sea salt:

• Scoop the avocados.
• Add the other ingredients.
• Blend until the dip is creamy and soft.

Enjoy this dip with the foods you like. You can also add other ingredients according to your taste.

3. Roasted chickpeas
Chickpeas are a perfect legume for diabetics. A cup of chickpeas contains approximately 15 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber. Both of these help prevent a spike in blood sugar levels after meals by slowing down digestion.

To make roasted chickpeas, you need three essential ingredients – chickpeas, olive oil, and salt: 

• Rinse the chickpeas and p at them dry.
• Add some olive oil and then toss them into the oven. 
• Cook for a while, take out of the oven, add olive oil and sea salt. 
• Put them back into the oven and cook for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Remove when crispy and cooked.

4. Popcorn
Popcorn is a whole grain snack, high in fiber and low in calories. Snacking on popcorn not only helps with weight management but also helps decrease blood sugar levels. Research has shown that popcorn is especially helpful for managing type 2 diabetes.

The essential ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are coconut or olive oil, good-quality popcorn kernels, butter, and salt:

• Heat some oil in a saucepan and a dd the popcorn kernels. 
• Once they start popping, cover the saucepan and take it off the stove. 
• Wait for 30 seconds and place the saucepan back onto the stovetop. 
• Shake the pan to ensure all the kernels have popped. 

You can add a little butter and salt to taste, but don’t go overboard as these aren’t the best diabetes foods.