Anita Dubey Anita Dubey Asked 8 months ago

Can diabetics eat nuts?

I've heard nuts are good for health and provide energy, but also that they are fatty. My husband has diabetes, and I'm looking for healthy snack options for him. Can he eat different kinds of nuts safely?

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Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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I am new to managing my diet and read that nuts are good for health. But some nuts seem very oily, so do they cause any sudden sugar spikes or is it safe to eat a handful every morning?

Siddharth Roy Siddharth Roy Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Nuts are absolutely fantastic for diabetics because they are loaded with healthy fats and protein. Almonds and walnuts are my go-to snacks instead of biscuits. Just keep them unsalted and raw, and avoid cashew nuts in large quantities.

Ananya Mishra Ananya Mishra Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I worry so much about portion sizes with nuts because they are so high in calories, and weight gain can make insulin resistance worse. I literally count exactly five almonds and two walnuts every day. It seems to work well, so maybe try measuring them beforehand?

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Gurpreet Singh Gurpreet Singh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Nuts are a beautiful gift from nature, full of life and energy. Just take a small handful of almonds or walnuts with a calm mind every morning. Keep your thoughts positive, eat in moderation, and trust that your body is healing daily.

Kapil Sharma Kapil Sharma Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Haan bilkul khao yaar, nuts to bade faydemand hote hain. Bas wo dukan wale namkeen aur fried kaju mat khana na. Normal bheege huye badam subah subah khaya karo, energy bhi milti hai aur sugar bhi control me rehti hai.

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Deepa Rao Deepa Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

When my sugar was first diagnosed, I stopped eating almost everything including nuts because I was so scared. But then I realized nuts actually help stabilize blood sugar! Now I eat a mix of pistachios and walnuts daily and my reports have never been better.

Ketan Shah Ketan Shah Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Nuts provide excellent plant-based protein which is vital for a vegetarian diabetic diet. However, you should avoid flavored or chocolate-coated nuts completely as they contain hidden sugars. Stick to plain, raw walnuts, almonds, and flax seeds.

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