India, March 18 -- The diet we consume plays a significant role in regulating blood sugar levels, especially for diabetics. It also helps in supporting heart health and boosting digestion. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vilas Shirhatti, Technical Director and Nutrition Consultant, Naturell India Pvt. Ltd said, "Fibre, which is found in plant-based foods, is classified into soluble and insoluble types, both contributing to better diabetes management. Lack of fibre intake leads to constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and many other health problems." Also read | You are what you eat: Study reveals surprising link between fibre, gut health and cancer

Here's how a high-fibre diet can help in diabetes control:

Soluble fibre dissolves...