Video: 3 nuts to add in for diabetes nutrition By Mayo Clinic Staff Share Facebook Twitter Print details When you have diabetes, you hear a lot about what you shouldn't eat. What about the stuff that tastes good and is good for your health? Watch to learn which nuts experts recommend for people with diabetes. Then start adding these nutrition-packed ingredients to your meals. Show transcript 3 nuts to add in for diabetes nutrition One: Pistachios. They help improve blood glucose control. Two: Pecans. For their antioxidants that boost cellular health. Three: Cashews. For a hit of magnesium important for people with diabetes. Guidance from the experts at Mayo Clinic. Show references Gervasi T, et al. Health benefits related to tree nut consumption and their bioactive compounds. International Journal of Molecular Science. 2021; doi:10.3390/ijms22115960. Barbagallo M. Magnesium and type 2 diabetes. World Journal of Diabetes. 2015;6:1152. Fatima G, et al. Magnesium matters: A comprehensive review of its vital role in health and diseases. Cureus. 2024; doi:10.7759/cureus.71392. VID-20412332