Geeta Sharma Geeta Sharma Asked 6 months ago

Are scallops good for diabetics?

My husband has diabetes, and we are trying to incorporate more seafood into his diet. Are scallops a good and safe option for diabetics?

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Nisha Patel Nisha Patel Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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I don't eat seafood myself, but I know scallops are low in carbs and high in protein, which is generally good for managing blood sugar. Just make sure they are steamed or grilled, not batter-fried with maida.

Vikram Sen Vikram Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

They are perfectly fine for diabetics. Scallops are lean shellfish and won't cause insulin spikes. Just avoid heavy butter-based garlic sauces when cooking them.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haan scallops khane me toh acche hote hain and protein bhi high hai, but make sure clean source se mile na. Diabetes me immune system thoda sensitive hota hai, toh uncooked seafood bilkul mat khana.

Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My grandmother always said to eat light seafood for overall health, but since my uncle has diabetes, we always consult his specialist. His doctor said grilled scallops are a healthy protein option in moderation.

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Rohan Mehta Rohan Mehta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I tried them at a restaurant recently and they are super light. Since they are low carb, they shouldn't mess with sugar levels at all, but they can be a bit expensive to eat regularly.

Ananya Das Ananya Das Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I totally understand how stressful it is to check every single food item when you have diabetes. Scallops are actually quite safe and won't spike your sugar, so you can eat them without worrying too much.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I read online that some shellfish can have high sodium, which worried me because of blood pressure links with diabetes. But in small amounts, scallops should be fine. Just monitor your readings after eating them.

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