Fatima Bi Fatima Bi Asked 5 months ago

Can diabetics eat olives?

I bought some olives to try in my salads, as I heard they are healthy fats. My husband has high blood pressure and diabetes. I'm not sure if olives are suitable for him to eat, or if they contain too much salt.

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Brij Bhushan Bhargava Brij Bhushan Bhargava Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Humare yahan to pehle olive oil ka upayog nahi hota tha, par ab mere bache lene lage hain. Sunte hain ye khoon saaf rakhta hai aur sugar ke rogi ke liye thoda sa khana theek hai. Bas koshish karein ki bahut zyada namkeen wale na ho.

Ishaan Goel Ishaan Goel Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Olives are amazing for diabetics! I track my macros on HealthifyMe and olives have almost zero net carbs and are packed with monounsaturated fats. They barely affect my blood sugar levels at all, making them an awesome snack.

Tushar Deshpande Tushar Deshpande Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Yeah, they are totally fine. I put black olives on my low-carb wraps all the time and they don't do anything to sugar levels. Just don't eat a whole jar in one go because they can be super salty.

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Ramanpreet Singh Ramanpreet Singh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Haan ji bilkul kha sakte hain, koi chinta wali baat nahi hai. Olives me healthy fat hota hai jo sugar control karne me madad karta hai na. Bas dhyan rakhna ki bina tel wale plain wale hi khao.

Sonia Mirza Sonia Mirza Joined May 2026 5 months ago

When I was first diagnosed, I felt like I couldn't enjoy any premium foods anymore and felt so isolated. Finding out that small treats like olives are actually safe and healthy for me was such a huge relief. You can absolutely enjoy them in moderation.

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Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

When I had my checkup at Apollo last month, my doctor said olives are fine because they contain healthy oleic acid. However, since they are often preserved in brine, they can have high sodium. If you have high blood pressure too, definitely consult your doctor first.

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