I found some general guidelines on planning meals for diabetic and avoiding hypoglycemia at the same time.

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General Guidelines for the Diabetic Diet

1. Foods containing carbohydrates from whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat milk should be included in a healthy diet.
2. The total amount of carbohydrates in meals or snacks is more important than the source or type.
3. Sucrose (table sugar) and sucrose-containing foods do not need to be restricted; however it is suggested to limit concentrated sources of carbohydrates (sugars) such as table sugar, honey, jelly, jam, molasses, syrup, corn syrup, candy, regular soft drinks, pies, doughnuts, cookies, pastries, regular chewing gum, and sweet pickles, sweetened fruits, juices and fruit drinks. Learn foods both high and low in sugar that are presented in the No Concentrated Sweet Food List
4. Choose fruit, which is fresh, frozen or packed in water or its own juice. Avoid fruits canned in heavy syrup.
5. Non-nutritive sweeteners are safe when consumed within the acceptable daily intake levels established by the Food and Drug Administration.
6. Be consistent. Consistent mealtimes are simply another good habit all of us should develop. The daily meal plan should be relatively consistent in the total calorie intake and in the balancing of basic the food groups: carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Meals should never be skipped. If you are unable to eat your full meal on time, be sure you eat a snack as soon as possible to keep your blood sugar in balance.
7. Choose a diet rich in monounsaturated fats. A diet rich in monounsaturated fatty acids led to improvement in HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, triglycerides and most importantly, diabetes control.
8. Choose a variety of fiber-containing foods, such as grains, fruits and vegetables. These foods provide vitamins, minerals and other substances essential for good health as well. 20-35 grams of dietary fiber per day is recommended.
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You can read the full list of guidelines at the source.
Source(s):
http://www.dietsite.com/dt/diets/diabetes/diabeticdiets/diabetic_diet.asp

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