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Right now, 7 million Americans have type 2 diabetes and don't know it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news: The disease is largely preventable-and if you already have it, it's manageable.

Diabetes-Friendly Comfort Foods

Eating to prevent or manage diabetes doesn't have to mean giving up foods you love.
Try these lighter versions of "comfort" faves from the American Diabetes Association.

Cheddar Cheese and Broccoli Soup

Recipes for this classic comfort soup are typically loaded with saturated fat, which can increase your cholesterol-especially bad news for people with diabetes. But this mouthwatering version has only 3.5 grams per serving.

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Chicken Pot Pie with Phyllo

Chicken Pot Pie with Phyllo
Chicken Pot Pie with Phyllo

Yum! This is one pot pie you can safely enjoy. Flaky phyllo dough stands in for the traditional fat-laden pie crust, and inside you'll find plenty of fiber-rich veggies!

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Chocolate Cherry Pudding

Chocolate Cherry Pudding
Chocolate Cherry Pudding

Sweet cherries and chocolate are a killer flavor combination-and both ingredients are loaded with artery-protecting antioxidants. Plus, a serving of this irresistible treat has only 105 calories and 18 grams of carbohydrates.

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Chili Chicken with Southwestern Barley Salad

Chili Chicken
Chili Chicken with Southwestern Barley Salad

This sure-to-please dish calls for baked chicken-not fried-and is loaded with fiber thanks to the barley, a grain with rich nutlike flavor that helps lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar.

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Lump Crab Cakes

Traditional Lump Crab Cakes
Lump Crab Cakes

Shellfish like crab is a great choice for fighting diabetes, but the traditional crab cake is loaded with fat and calories. Not this version! It's just the right mix of healthy ingredients and fantastic flavor.

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Mac 'n' Cheese

Mac 'n' Cheese
Mac 'n' Cheese

Nothing says comfort food quite like mac 'n' cheese. This makeover cuts the saturated fat and boosts the flavor quotient with a tempting combination of spices and herbs.

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Classic Cheesecake

Classic Cheesecake
Classic Cheesecake

Most cheesecakes are off-limits for anyone watching their health. But this decadently silky version, with only 14 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fat per slice, is nearly guilt-free.

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Hot Pineapple and Bananas with Ice Cream

Two-Desserts
Hot Pineapple and Bananas with Ice Cream

Hot stuff! This recipe retains the good (flavor and fruit) of classic New Orleans Bananas Foster while reducing the bad-saturated fat and extra calories. Plus it has only 30 grams of carbohydrates.

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Chicken Tenders with Spicy Tomatoes and Black Beans

Chicken with Black Beans
Chicken Tenders with Spicy Tomatoes and Black Beans

Skinless chicken strips offer high-quality protein without a lot of saturated fat. Add in fiber-rich black beans and the Southwestern flare of green chiles and tomatoes, and you've got a low-fat, low-carb winner for dinner.

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BLT with Rosemary Aioli

BLT
BLT with Rosemary Aioli

With tomatoes and lettuce, an old-fashioned BLT seems healthy enough-until you add up all the saturated fat and calories! This delicious version features all the flavor with far less fat.

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Cheddar Cheese and Broccoli Soup

Cheddar Cheese and Broccoli Soup
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