Pooja Das Pooja Das Asked 9 months ago

Do eggs cause diabetes?

My family has a history of diabetes, so I'm very conscious about my diet. I eat eggs regularly, but then someone mentioned that eggs can cause diabetes. Is there any truth to this? Should I limit my egg intake?

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Sanjay Verma Sanjay Verma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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No, eggs do not cause diabetes. In fact, they have very low carbs, so they don't spike your blood sugar. Just avoid frying them in too much oil or butter, boil them instead.

Siddharth Nair Siddharth Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

My father is diabetic and his nutritionist actually advised him to eat egg whites daily for breakfast. It helps keep him full and maintains his muscle mass without affecting his sugar levels at all.

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Absolutely not. I track my daily macronutrients closely, and eggs are an excellent source of protein and healthy fats. Diabetes is caused by insulin resistance, which is linked to high refined sugar and lifestyle, not eggs.

Dia Mir Dia Mir Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I totally get it, with so much confusing health advice online, you end up doubting even basic foods. Rest assured, eggs are safe and highly nutritious. Just eat them in moderation.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Clinical studies show that moderate egg consumption does not increase the risk of developing diabetes. However, if you already have diabetes or high cholesterol, it is always best to consult your doctor regarding how many egg yolks you should consume weekly.

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Ramesh Chandra Ramesh Chandra Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Nahi nahi bhaiya, andey se sugar ki bimari nahi hoti. Yeh toh bahut takat dene wali cheez hai. Bas isko simple tarike se ubaal kar khao, toh sharir ko bahut fayda dega.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Haan na, log kuch bhi bolte hain aaj kal. Eggs toh sugar patient ke liye acche hote hain kyunki carbs zero hote hain yaar. Bas daily 1-2 khao aur fit raho.

Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

My family has a history of diabetes, so I am always super scared about what I eat. I love eating eggs but got worried after seeing an article online. Did anyone else feel anxious about this?

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