Can diabetics eat refried beans?

Question

I'm trying to explore different cuisines and sometimes consider Mexican food. Refried beans are often a side dish. I have diabetes, so I'm wondering if refried beans are a safe choice or if they contain too much hidden sugar/fat.

Suresh Menon · Accepted Answer

I have been managing my type 2 diabetes for five years now. Refried beans can be okay if they are made at home with minimal oil, but restaurant ones have too much lard and salt. Always check your post-meal readings to be sure.

Rahul Nair · Answer

Actually, I tried making Mexican food at home last week. Standard canned refried beans spiked my sugar like crazy because of the added starches. If u want them, make them from scratch using pinto beans and very little oil.

Meenakshi Sundaram · Answer

In our family, we usually stick to simple dals and rajma, which my grandmother says is best. Refried beans are quite similar but often have hidden fats. It is always safer to ask your doctor or dietician before changing your food routine.

Aditi Phadke · Answer

I get so worried reading nutritional labels, there is so much sodium and preservatives in canned stuff! If you really want refried beans, please make them fresh at home so you know exactly what is inside. Stay safe!

Sanjay Dutt · Answer

Listen, canned food is generally bad for diabetes because of the high salt content. If you want beans, just boil some rajma or lobia at home with basic spices. Don't complicate things with fancy store-bought stuff.

Rohan Mehta · Answer

I logged home-cooked refried beans on my fitness app and the carb-to-fiber ratio is actually decent. Just make sure you don't eat them with white rice or tortilla chips. Keep an eye on your continuous glucose monitor if you use one.

Can diabetics eat refried beans?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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