Can diabetics have pudding?
My family loves to make different types of pudding for dessert. I've been diagnosed with diabetes recently and now I'm hesitant to eat them. Can diabetics still enjoy pudding, or is it a no-go for good?
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4 months ago
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Normal bakery pudding is full of sugar and condensed milk, so avoid it. A simple practical solution is to make chia seed pudding at home using unsweetened almond milk and a tiny bit of stevia. It satisfies the dessert craving safely.
4 months ago
In our days, we didn't eat these processed puddings. If you have a sweet craving, a small bowl of milk boiled with cardamom and a little ragi is much safer. Always keep your sugar checked before eating any sweet items.
4 months ago
Puddings have high sugar and fat which can mess with your weight and blood pressure. I have to manage both diabetes and high BP, so I strictly avoid these desserts. Make sure to get your lipid profile and BP checked regularly along with sugar.
4 months ago
Regular pudding contains refined sugar, cornstarch, and full-fat milk, which are all bad for diabetic diets. If you want to make a safe version, use skimmed milk, chia seeds, and no added sugars. Keep your portions extremely small.
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4 months ago
Hey, don't stress too much! You can't eat normal sugar-loaded puddings, but you can easily make a healthy sugar-free almond or oats pudding at home. It tastes amazing and won't mess up your health.
4 months ago
Pudding is extremely high in simple sugars which can cause a very dangerous and sudden spike. Please don't risk eating it without getting your current HbA1c checked and consulting your doctor first.