Diabetes-friendly recipes should be just as interesting and tasty as any other type of recipe! There is no reason why we should eat bland and boring food just because we live with diabetes!

All of the recipes are relatively low-carb (less than 20 grams of carbs per serving), come with detailed step-by-step instructions, and most of them take less than 30 minutes to make. And they all taste AMAZING!

Collage of healthy dinner recipes for diabetics

What can a person with diabetes eat for dinner?

I don’t think there is a single right answer to that question, but I have a few guidelines I like to follow:

  • Less than 20 grams of carbs per serving
  • Mostly carbs with a low glycemic index
  • At least 20 grams of protein per serving
  • Low on sodium (especially for people with high blood pressure)
  • Include some healthy fat

This should give you a healthy and balanced dinner that won’t spike your blood sugar.

You can, of course, make changes to these guidelines if you follow a specific diet (ketogenic diet, plant-based diet, etc.) but this is a good place to start.

Do you have to eat low-carb?

Many people living with diabetes choose to eat low-carb but it’s not the only option. According to the Nutrition Consensus Report from the American Diabetes Association, a “one-size-fits-all” eating plan is not evident for the prevention or management of diabetes. Many different food choices and eating patterns can help people achieve their desired health goals and quality of life.

You should eat in a way that works for your body, blood sugar management, and mental health. If you don’t want to follow a low-carb diet, a great place to start is to simply try and eat foods that are:

  • Minimally processed
  • Lighter on the starchy vegetables (like corn, beets, and green peas)
  • Low in added sugar and refined grains

The recipes below all meet these guidelines and will work in almost any type of diet. Pick the ones you like and enjoy a tasty and healthy diabetes-friendly dinner.

15 Diabetes-Friendly Dinner Recipes


When you have tried any of these healthy dinner recipes for diabetics, please let me know in the comment how you liked them.

You are also more than welcome to suggest other great low-carb dinner recipes I should include in the roundup.

More low-carb recipe roundups

We have a lot more healthy recipes here on Diabetes Strong. Here are some of my favorite recipe roundups:

Enjoy!