Lakshmi Nair Lakshmi Nair Asked 7 months ago

Are flour tortillas bad for diabetics?

Mexican food is something I enjoy occasionally, especially dishes with flour tortillas. My doctor told me to watch my carb intake because of my diabetes. Are flour tortillas generally considered bad for diabetics, or can I have them sometimes?

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, flour tortillas are made of refined flour (maida), which can cause a very rapid spike in your blood sugar. It's much safer to replace them with whole wheat rotis or multi-grain wraps. Please take care of your health and make the switch.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I was diagnosed with borderline diabetes recently and noticed my sugar shot up instantly after eating flour tortillas at a restaurant. Since then, I've completely switched to home-cooked oat wraps, which keep my readings perfectly stable.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Flour tortillas have a very high glycemic index, so they are not ideal for us diabetics. If you must have them, make sure to load them with tons of high-fiber vegetables and lean protein like paneer or chicken to slow down the sugar spike.

Pallavi Kulkarni Pallavi Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Haan na, maida is really not good for sugar patients at all. It digests so fast and raises blood sugar immediately, ho na? Better to stick to our simple home rotis made of jowar or nachni, they are much healthier.

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Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I logged a flour tortilla in my fitness tracker once and noticed it has almost zero fiber and very high fast carbs. For diabetics, switching to almond flour wraps or whole wheat options is much better to prevent insulin spikes.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Haan, bilkul avoid karo toh hi acha hai. Refined flour is a big no-no for diabetics, na. Its better to choose whole wheat or multigrain wraps which are much slower to digest and keep your levels steady.

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