General Guidelines for the Diabetic Diet.About The Major Nutrients In The Diabetic Diet.The calorie-controlled diet may be adapted for weight reduction and weight maintenance.This diet is for people who find the exchange system too confusing or restricting to follow.Dietary cholesterol should be limited to 300 mg or less daily.Daily consumption of 20-35 g of dietary fiber from a wide variety of foods is recommended.No Concentrated Sweets, Low Fat Diet.Recommend 20-35 grams/day of dietary fiber from a wide variety of foods.Milk, fruit and vegetables also contribute significant amounts of carbohydrate in the diet.Breads, cereals and vegetables contribute small amounts of protein in the diet.