Is Steak Good for Diabetics?

Is steak OK for diabetics? If you're choosing cuts of meat with less marbling, steak can certainly fit into a diabetes-friendly diet in moderation.

What kind of steak can a diabetic eat?

Lean Meat Choices (3g fat/ounce and 55 calories)

Beef: USDA Select or Choice grades trimmed of fat such as round, sirloin, flank steak, tenderloin, roast (rib, chuck, rump); steak (T-bone, porterhouse, cubed); ground round.

Does steak raise blood sugar?

Meat, even fatty steaks, won't raise your blood sugar, but the extra calories of supersized portions can hamper weight loss, and being overweight makes diabetes harder to control.