Can diabetics have bread?

Honestly, I can barely make a cup of tea in the morning, let alone bake sugar-free bread. Regular white bread spikes my dad's sugar like crazy, so we switched to multi-grain. But let's be real, it tastes like cardboard sometimes!

In our times, we only ate home-cooked rotis, but nowadays bread is everywhere. If you must eat bread, look for genuine brown or whole wheat bread from a local bakery. Just don't make it a daily habit.

Personally, white bread always causes a massive spike in my post-breakfast sugar readings. I have switched to 100% whole wheat sourdough and it seems to suit my body much better.

White bread should definitely be avoided because of its high glycemic index. If you are having whole grain bread, always pair it with some healthy protein like eggs or paneer to slow down the sugar absorption.

Don't fall for the 'brown bread' labels in supermarkets as they often just contain caramel color and refined flour. Check the ingredients list carefully and consult your doctor or nutritionist before adding it to your daily routine.

I totally get it, bread toast is the easiest breakfast when you are in a rush. Giving it up feels so difficult. Try shifting to besan chilla or vegetable omelets on some days, they are much safer and very filling.

If you don't have time to cook elaborate breakfasts, keep some almond flour or keto bread handy. Normal commercial bread is packed with maida and will definitely mess up your fasting glucose levels.

I used to eat bread-butter every morning thinking it was harmless, and ignored my rising HbA1c levels until I got severe neuropathy symptoms. Please get your levels checked regularly and don't take your diet lightly.

Bread is just dense carbs, so you have to earn it. If you eat a slice of multi-grain bread, make sure you are lifting weights or doing some cardio later in the day to utilize those sugars.