Reena D'Souza Reena D'Souza Asked 6 months ago

Can diabetics eat bologna?

My son, who has juvenile diabetes, sometimes wants to try new foods. We saw bologna at the store. Is bologna something that diabetics can eat, or should we avoid it for him?

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Nikhil D'Souza Nikhil D'Souza Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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I would be very careful with bologna if you have diabetes. It is highly processed meat and usually contains hidden sugars, starch, and lots of sodium. It's much safer to stick to fresh, lean meats like grilled chicken instead.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Nahi yaar, processed meats bilkul avoid karo toh hi accha hai na. Bologna mein preservatives aur sodium bahut zyada hota hai jo heart health ke liye sahi nahi hai. Haan, kabhi kabhar thoda sa kha liya toh theek hai, par roz mat khao.

Abhishek Verma Abhishek Verma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Man, I can barely keep my eyes open, but even I know processed stuff like bologna is a bad idea. It's loaded with sodium which will just make you feel bloated and mess with your system. Go for some plain boiled eggs or roasted chana instead, way easier and safer.

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Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Bologna contains high amounts of sodium and saturated fats, which can increase cardiovascular risks in diabetic patients. While it doesn't have a lot of carbs, the preservatives aren't great for long-term health. I would suggest discussing your processed food intake with your clinical nutritionist.

Rajiv Bhatia Rajiv Bhatia Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Ah, bologna! Honestly, at this age, my doctor screams at me just looking at processed cold cuts. Bologna is packed with salt and preservatives, which isn't great for our blood pressure or sugar levels. Better to stick to real food and save yourself the scolding.

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