Does gluten free help diabetes?
My father has diabetes, and we're constantly looking for ways to manage his blood sugar better. A friend told us that a gluten-free diet could help. Does gluten-free help diabetes, or is that not really a factor?
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4 months ago
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My father always says traditional millets like ragi and kambu are best for managing sugar levels. Going gluten-free is not a direct cure for diabetes, but switching to whole grains definitely helps. Please follow your doctor's advice on carbohydrate portion sizes.
3 months ago
If you replace wheat roti with gluten-free samosas, your sugar will still touch the sky! Gluten-free doesn't mean sugar-free, so keep an eye on those sweet cravings.
4 months ago
I can only speak from my own journey of managing high blood sugar. Switching to gluten-free flour didn't lower my HbA1c, but reducing overall carbohydrate portions did. Every body is different, so see how your readings react.
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4 months ago
It doesn't directly help diabetes. Managing your total carb intake and glycemic index is what actually matters.
4 months ago
My father was just diagnosed with diabetes last week and I am still trying to understand everything. Does going gluten-free mean we have to stop giving him normal wheat roti? If anyone has simple advice, please share.
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