This recently published review in Nutrients journal examined the role of nuts and dried fruits in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D). The results showed that nut consumption seems to have beneficial postprandial glycaemic effects when consumed alone or in combination with a carbohydrate meal, and may help decrease the glycaemic response. Dried fruits may also have a positive impact on postprandial glucose regulation and glycaemic control in T2D individuals. The unique profile of macronutrients, micronutrients and other bioactive compounds of nuts and dried fruits may explain the beneficial effects observed in clinical and epidemiological studies included in this review.