Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Asked 9 months ago

Can a diabetic eat tortillas?

I've been trying to reduce my roti intake and was thinking of alternative breads. A friend living abroad mentioned tortillas. Are they a good option for diabetics, or should I stick to whole wheat rotis?

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Arvind Swamy Arvind Swamy Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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Tortillas are usually made of refined flour or corn, both of which can impact your glucose levels quite fast. It is always better to get your sugar levels checked regularly before experimenting with packaged foods. Check with your doctor or dietician to see if it fits your diet plan.

Vasudev Shastry Vasudev Shastry Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Our bodies are temples, and simple, natural food is the best way to honor them. Processed wraps like store-bought tortillas may not give the best nourishment. Eat simple, freshly prepared home-cooked rotis with a peaceful mind, and stay positive. Take good care of your health.

Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Honestly, just check the nutrition label. If you are buying corn tortillas, they are slightly better than flour ones, but still high in carbs. If you want a wrap, look for low-carb keto tortillas online. Otherwise, stick to standard Indian whole-wheat options.

Shriniwas Joshi Shriniwas Joshi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Haan na, keeping track of these foreign foods is so confusing! Actually, those white tortillas have a lot of maida, which is not good for sugar. Homemade Jowar or Nachni bhakri is much better and healthier for us, ho na? Try that instead.

Rekha Sharma Rekha Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Why go for imported tortillas when we have our own simple, homemade wheat roti? Roti made with multi-grain atta is much better, fresher, and has no preservatives. Tortillas are often just processed flour wraps, so better avoid them if you want to keep sugar in check.

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Aditya Sen Aditya Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

If you are buying store-bought tortillas, scan the barcode on your fitness app. Most white flour tortillas have a high glycemic index. Try switching to whole-wheat or high-fiber multigrain wraps, and log your blood sugar two hours after eating to see the actual impact.

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Managing insulin resistance with PCOS is a daily challenge, so I totally understand wanting simple food options. I try to be very careful with tortillas because they can cause sudden insulin spikes. If you do eat them, try pairing them with lots of fiber and protein to balance it out.

Kashmira Shah Kashmira Shah Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Over my years of managing health, I've seen so many new food trends come and go. Tortillas are just like our rotis but often made with more maida or preservatives to keep them fresh on shelves. Stick to fresh, home-made thin rotis and you won't have to worry so much.

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