Protein ball (1 piece)

Choose a protein ball with no added sugar, syrups, dates, or fruit juice concentrates; use unsweetened nut butter, seeds, and plain protein powder instead.

Keep the portion small—start with one small ball—and avoid eating several at once, since total carbohydrate load can still raise glucose.

Eat the protein ball after or alongside a balanced meal containing non-starchy vegetables, eggs, tofu, fish, or chicken rather than on an empty stomach.

Add fiber-rich ingredients when making them, such as chia seeds, ground flaxseed, oats, or unsweetened coconut, and reduce the amount of dried fruit.

Pair it with plain Greek yogurt, a handful of almonds or walnuts, or cheese to slow digestion and reduce the rise in glucose.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating, if appropriate for you, and use your glucose readings to identify the portion and recipe that work best.