How many grams of carbs per meal diabetic?
My husband was diagnosed with diabetes recently. We are trying to understand how to plan his meals better. How many grams of carbs should a diabetic aim for per meal?
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8 months ago
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I have been managing my diabetes for twenty-five years now. In my experience, keeping it around 40 to 45 grams per meal is a safe bet for most of us. Don't worry, with time you will easily learn to judge the portions by just looking at your plate.
7 months ago
I track all my meals on an app and aim for 45g of carbs per meal. It's super easy once you start scanning food barcodes or searching for local Indian dishes. Just make sure those carbs are coming from high-fiber sources like whole grains.
4 months ago
I totally get it, calculating carbs for every single meal feels like a chore when you just want to eat. Usually, keeping it to about 30-45 grams per meal is recommended. Try to focus on enjoying your food with lots of green veggies alongside.
8 months ago
Because of my thyroid and metabolic issues, my doctor customized my meal plans to about 35 grams of carbs per meal. It's very important to get regular blood tests done to see how your body reacts. Do consult your doctor for a personalized chart.
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8 months ago
Yes, keeping it around 45 grams per meal is standard advice that really works to control sudden sugar spikes.
6 months ago
If I count every gram of carb in my biryani, I will end up crying instead of eating! But jokes aside, keeping it to around 40-50 grams per meal keeps both my doctor and my weighing scale happy.
4 months ago
My doctor told me to stay under 45 grams of carbs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I just cut down from three rotis to one and a half, and filled the rest of my plate with paneer or chicken. Simple adjustment, works well.