Gopal Reddy Gopal Reddy Asked 9 months ago

Can diabetics eat cookies?

My grandchildren often bring home cookies and want me to share with them. It's hard to say no! Can I have a small cookie once in a while without affecting my sugar levels too much?

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Rakesh Mittal Rakesh Mittal Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago
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Please be very careful with cookies, even the ones labeled 'sugar-free' or 'digestive'. I used to eat them daily thinking they were safe, ignored my symptoms, and my HbA1c shot up to 11. Go get your regular checkup done and listen to your doctor.

Ritika Roy Ritika Roy Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Most commercial cookies contain refined flour, trans fats, and hidden sugars, which are highly detrimental for diabetics. While some oats-based options exist, it is best to consult your dietician to see how they fit into your specific meal plan.

Nikhil Sen Nikhil Sen Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Hey, regular maida cookies will definitely cause a big sugar spike. Even 'diabetic' cookies have processed flour. If you really want a snack with your tea, roasted makhana or a handful of almonds is a much safer option for your health.

Venkatesh Prasad Venkatesh Prasad Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

In our days, we didn't have these packaged cookies. For a tea-time snack, my mother used to give us roasted methi seeds or plain roasted chana. If you have diabetes, please avoid these bakery biscuits and stick to traditional, simple snacks.

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan yaar, cookies are best avoided. Even those high-fiber digestive ones have hidden sugars, na. Better to have a few walnuts or roasted peanuts with your evening chai instead of risking your sugar levels.

Priya Kulkarni Priya Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, tea without biscuits feels so incomplete! But regular cookies have way too much sugar and maida. I actually switched to home-baked ragi crackers, and they don't spike my sugar levels like normal cookies do.

Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I see this question so often here! Normal biscuits and cookies are loaded with maida and sugar. Try making almond flour cookies at home using a safe sweetener like stevia. That way you can satisfy your craving without hurting your health.

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