Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Asked 6 months ago

Are cashew nuts bad for diabetics?

My doctor recently diagnosed me with pre-diabetes, and I'm trying to manage my diet. I love cashew nuts, but I'm worried if they are bad for my condition.

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Rahul Deshmukh Rahul Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Actually, cashews are not bad at all, yaar. They have healthy fats and a low glycemic index, so they don't spike your sugar. Just don't eat the fried or salted ones, stick to raw or dry roasted cashews.

Saraswathi Amma Saraswathi Amma Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I have been diabetic for thirty years, and a few raw cashews with my evening tea have never caused any harm. God has given us these nuts for strength, so do not fear them. Just eat them mindfully and stay active.

Surbhi Bansal Surbhi Bansal Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I panicked and threw away all the cashews from my kitchen when I first got diagnosed, thinking they were full of fat and bad for my sugar. Later, my dietician explained they actually help improve insulin sensitivity. It is totally normal to eat them, so please don't worry like I did.

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Nisha Kamath Nisha Kamath Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Cashews are a great desk snack because they keep you full and prevent you from running to the canteen for samosas. They have good fats and fiber that are completely fine for diabetics. Just portion them out beforehand so you don't mindlessly eat too many.

Narayanan Iyer Narayanan Iyer Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

My father always kept a few cashews in his pocket for a quick snack, but I was hesitant. When I consulted my physician, he confirmed that 4-5 cashews a day are very safe and good for heart health too. Just stick to a small handful and avoid overeating.

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Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No, cashews are not bad for diabetics. Just eat them in moderation and choose plain, unsalted ones.

Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Suno, kaju khane se sugar nahi badhta hai agar dhang se khao toh. Do-chaar kaju roz khane se koi dikkat nahi hogi. Lekin kaju katli aur fried kaju khana band karo, dikkat wahan hoti hai.

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