I am diabetic too and had to buy a couple of diabetic cook books, but have tried converting regular recipes I like to be diabetic. You will get the idea when reading diabetic cook books. Something I learned from another diabetic, is to balance protein with carbs. So now every meal I make I am eating both. It is better to eat small meals, than 3 great big ones. I use Splenda, Agave syrup, honey for my sweetner. Just stay away from regular sugar and regulate your portions. You will also have to watch your fat intake too. Wal-mart has two sugar free cake mixes(choc. and white), along with two sugar free frostings. Like if you make a cake from scratch, sub part of the oil for applesauce. Learn to read labels because you will find lots of sugar in foods. Hope this helps.