Sangeeta Das Sangeeta Das Asked 4 months ago

Are nuts ok for diabetics?

I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and my family is trying to help me manage my diet. My son brought home a big packet of mixed nuts. Are nuts generally okay for someone with diabetes?

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Aniruddh Sen Aniruddh Sen Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Most nutritionists agree that nuts are packed with healthy fats and have a low glycemic index, making them a safe snack in moderation. However, since every diabetic has a unique insulin response, consulting your doctor or a clinical dietician is the safest way to find out which nuts and what portions fit your daily plan.

Kavitha Krishnan Kavitha Krishnan Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, nuts like almonds and walnuts are generally great because they don't spike your sugar instantly. But with diabetes or even thyroid like I have, things can change based on your body chemistry. It is always better to get your regular HbA1c and thyroid panels done and show the reports to your doc before changing your diet daily.

Gurpreet Singh Gurpreet Singh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I am no medical expert so I wont give any advice, but my father has had diabetes for 10 years now. He eats a small handful of soaked almonds and walnuts every morning and his sugar levels stay quite stable. Still, we keep a very close eye on his readings just to be safe.

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Tanvi Sawant Tanvi Sawant Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Nuts are actually super fine for diabetes, yaar. My uncle has high sugar and his doctor specifically told him to snack on almonds instead of biscuits. Just watch out for those salted or fried ones, simple roasted ones are the best.

Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Hey, I totally get why you are asking, it is so confusing to plan snacks! Nuts like walnuts and pistachios are actually really helpful because they keep you full for longer. Just keep the portion size to a small handful a day so you don't overdo the calories, okay?

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Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Don't stress too much about this. Almonds, walnuts, and pistachios are quite safe and even beneficial, but only in moderate amounts. Just make sure you are not buying the packaged ones loaded with salt and chemicals, stick to the plain ones and you'll be absolutely fine.

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