Vigilance regarding your diet can help control diabetes and potentially eliminate the need for insulin. By following a proper diabetic diet that limits carbohydrates and has an awareness of glycemic index, someone with Type II diabetes can prolong the need for insulin or continue treatment with medications. People with diabetes have trouble breaking down carbohydrates, so it's important for their diet to limit foods like sugar, bread, pasta, rice, potatoes and high glycemic index foods. With a diet focused on limiting carbs and increasing protein along with regularly seeing their doctor and taking medications, diabetics can live a long healthy life.