How many eggs can a diabetic eat?
My mother is diabetic and loves eggs, but we've always been careful about her cholesterol. Her doctor said she can have some, but we're unsure of the exact quantity. How many eggs can a diabetic safely eat?
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7 months ago
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Managing diabetes means constantly counting everything. I usually have one egg a day, mostly boiled, which doesn't disturb my sugar levels much. Anymore than that and my doctor gives me a long lecture!
8 months ago
Usually, 1 egg per day is fine for diabetics. Just make sure to consult your doctor to be safe.
8 months ago
I go to Max Hospital for my quarterly checkups, and my diabetologist told me that 3 to 4 eggs a week is safe for my specific profile. It depends entirely on your overall heart health, so ask your doctor clearly.
7 months ago
Haan, mere papa ko bhi diabetes hai aur woh roz ek ubla hua anda khate hain. Lekin unka cholesterol thoda high rehta hai, toh doctor se check karwana sahi rehta hai, na?
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6 months ago
Most diabetics can safely eat one egg daily. It is a good source of protein, but do monitor your lipid profile regularly.
4 months ago
Generally, 1 whole egg a day is quite safe for diabetics since it doesn't have carbs to spike sugar. If you are worried about cholesterol, you can switch to egg whites instead.
4 months ago
My son has high sugar levels, and his dietitian allowed him one whole egg or two egg whites daily. We cook it with very little oil and lots of vegetables like spinach to make it healthier.