Pooja Das Pooja Das Asked 8 months ago

How many grams of carbs should a diabetic have?

My doctor told me to monitor my carb intake because of my blood sugar levels. Could someone tell me how many grams of carbs a diabetic should ideally have? I want to stay healthy.

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Satyanarayan Murthy Satyanarayan Murthy Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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I faced severe kidney issues because I tried to manage my high blood sugar without proper guidance. Please do not guess your carb limit from online forums; go and get a proper prescription and diet chart from your doctor.

Tanvi Rao Tanvi Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Usually, aiming for 130-150 grams of carbs daily is recommended. Since I have a busy office routine, I just stick to two small rotis per meal and pack cucumbers for snacks to keep it simple.

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I have had diabetes for thirty years and used to worry about every single gram. Now I just avoid sugar, keep my rice portions small, and eat plenty of green vegetables. Don't worry, you will learn to manage it naturally.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I panicked so much when my doctor told me to cut carbs, thinking I would have to starve. But keeping it around 130 grams is actually plenty of food if you include good dals and salads. You will be completely fine!

Acharya Ramdev Shastri Acharya Ramdev Shastri Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Along with restricting carbs to moderate limits like 120 grams daily, focus on eating fresh satvik meals. Gentle pranayama daily helps calm your mind and improves how your body processes nutrition.

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Varun Mehta Varun Mehta Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

If you are regular with exercise, your body can handle slightly more carbs, around 150 grams. But if you have a sedentary lifestyle, keeping it closer to 100-120 grams is better. Focus on complex sources.

Sameer Sen Sameer Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

While a standard reference is about 130 grams of carbohydrates per day, individual requirements vary based on physical activity and insulin sensitivity. Consulting your doctor is the safest way to find your ideal range.

Anil Kadam Anil Kadam Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Around 120 to 130 grams is what my doctor suggested for my mother. Take it easy and make changes slowly, you will get used to it soon.

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