Manjari Kulkarni Manjari Kulkarni Asked 6 months ago

Are tortillas bad for diabetics?

We sometimes make Mexican food at home using tortillas. My husband has diabetes, and I'm not sure if these are suitable for him. Are tortillas bad for diabetics, or can he eat them in moderation?

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Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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Honestly, keeping track of what is bad for diabetes is exhausting. Normal flour tortillas have way too many carbs and will spike your sugar. Just stick to our simple wheat rotis and save yourself the headache and late-night panic.

Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't worry. They aren't completely 'bad', but flour tortillas have a high glycemic index. If you really want them, choose whole-wheat or corn tortillas and pair them with lots of green veggies and paneer to keep your sugars stable.

Deepak Yadav Deepak Yadav Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Haan, refined flour wali tortillas toh sugar badha sakti hain na. Isse accha hai ki aap ghar ki bani hui jowar ya bajra roti khao, wo diabetes me bohot sahi rehti hain aur sasti bhi padti hain.

Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I can't give medical advice, but my father stopped eating flour tortillas because his sugar used to shoot up. He switched to high-fiber multi-grain wraps on his doctor's advice. You should probably check with your doctor too.

Ramesh Chawla Ramesh Chawla Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I used to ignore warnings and eat whatever wraps and breads I wanted until my fasting sugar crossed 280. Please don't make my mistake. Get your HbA1c checked immediately and let a proper doctor decide your daily carbohydrate limit.

Abhishek Joshi Abhishek Joshi Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Well, unless your tortilla is loaded with high-fiber beans and zero cheese, it's basically a fancy maida roti waiting to crash your glucose tracker! Stick to our Indian rotis, they are less dramatic.

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Sadhana Patil Sadhana Patil Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I know how frustrating it is to find safe bread options. Instead of white flour tortillas, I started making oats and methi wraps at home. They are very easy on the stomach and don't cause sudden glucose spikes like store-bought wraps do.

Snehal Gawde Snehal Gawde Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, readymade wraps contain so much maida which is definitely bad for diabetes. It is always better to make fresh chapatis at home using whole wheat or nachni flour, they are much healthier for the body.

Amit Shah Amit Shah Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, flour tortillas are high in refined carbs and can quickly raise blood sugar levels, so diabetics should avoid them.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

White flour tortillas are fast-digesting carbs that cause quick insulin spikes. If you have them, make sure to do a 20-minute brisk walk post-meal. Better yet, switch to 100% whole grain or high-protein wraps to manage glucose better.

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