Beans are a great complex carb for diabetics

I just joined this group to hopefully get some ideas to help my husband. He has type 2 diabetes, has had it for several years now. He drives long-haul semi truck, and recently failed his physical, his sugar was at 216. He needs to have it under 200 to pass. I need ideas for snacks and things that he can take along in the truck as well as good foods that will help him keep his numbers down. He does have a refridge in the truck, I know he takes sliced ham and roast beef (like deli counter type) that he has them sliced thicker, and rolls them up to eat (no bread). He takes along carrots and celery sticks, and eats cherrios for breakfast. He drinks milk, 2%. and flavored water drinks (not soda) if he does drink soda, he drinks caffiene free diet coke or sprite zero. any suggestions for thing he can eat to help bring these numbers back down?

Watch the flavored waters, some have sugars in them, read all labels. Sounds like he's doing the right thing with the meats and veggies. Does he check his bg often? He should probably get a meter to take with him on the road. My friend's hubby is a truck driver also and he takes also a thermos of homemade soups, chicken, lentil. Even the occasional chili with beans. Beans are a great complex carb for diabetics. YMMV. On another note, I was thinking, I've heard from a lot of wives on this list who joined for their husband's health. Is there any husband here that is not diabetic and here for his wife's benefit? Just wondering... .