Walnuts

Back in 2004, a study in Diabetes Care showed that just an ounce of walnuts in included in the diet of people with type 2 diabetes can increase good cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health by preventing the risks of heart disease. The subjects comprised 58 men and women who were given a traditional low-fat diet, a modified low-fat one, and a modified low-fat diet with an ounce of walnuts, regularly. 6 months later, the results showed that the 3rd group with low-fat walnut diet had higher levels of good cholesterol.

Pistachios

Pistachios have the highest plant sterol content out of all nuts. Plant sterol is a phytonutrient which shares similar structure as cholesterol. Increasing the intake of plant sterol is linked to lower cholesterol levels. Pistachios benefite diabetic by lowering insulin and hormone ratio and fasting blood glucose. It also helps to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in diabetics.

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