Can diabetics eat white bread?
My family has always eaten white bread, but now with my diabetes, everyone tells me it's bad. I'm trying to understand why. Can a diabetic eat white bread at all, or is it something I must completely avoid?
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5 months ago
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My sugar levels shot up to 280 last month after eating white bread sandwiches for breakfast. I immediately stopped it and switched to rotis and oats. Trust me, maida is absolutely not worth the risk for us.
8 months ago
I ignored my diet and kept eating white bread and refined carbs, which eventually led to severe diabetic neuropathy in my feet. Please don't take this lightly. Get a proper diet plan from your doctor and avoid maida completely.
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7 months ago
White bread has a very high glycemic index because all the fiber is stripped away. As a vegetarian, I prefer getting my carbs from whole grains like bajra, jowar, or brown rice which keep you full longer without the sugar spikes.
5 months ago
Honestly, a hot buttered toast made of white bread is pure love, but it is a total villain for diabetes. If you can't resist, maybe have half a slice once in a blue moon loaded with egg or butter to slow down the absorption, but definitely not daily!
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Agree with others, white bread is mostly maida and digests too fast. Better to completely avoid it or switch to multigrain if you really crave bread.