Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Asked 8 months ago

How much carbohydrates can a diabetic have?

I'm a diabetic, and I'm always confused about carbs. My doctor just said 'control your carbs', but I want to know a more specific amount. How many carbohydrates can I have in a day to manage my condition well?

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Ranganathan Iyer Ranganathan Iyer Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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My family kept telling me to stop eating rice completely, but my doctor advised that carb limits depend on our body weight and activity. He permitted me to have a small cup of brown rice or red rice with lots of vegetables. It is best to consult your doctor for a personalized plan.

Meera Banerjee Meera Banerjee Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

At Apollo, my clinical nutritionist told me that there is no one-size-fits-all carb limit for diabetics. It usually ranges from 45 to 60 grams of complex carbs per meal, but you must ask your doctor clearly based on your specific reports.

Sneha Joshi Sneha Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I get so anxious counting every gram of carb in my food, it feels like a full-time job! Usually, keeping complex carbs to about 130 grams a day is suggested, but please don't stress too much. Focus on green veggies and pulses to feel full.

Vikas Sharma Vikas Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Haan, carbs completely cut nahi karne hote, par control toh rakhna padega na. Try to limit simple carbs like maida and white sugar entirely. Switch to complex carbs like oats or ragi, and keep the portion small in every meal.

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Harish Patel Harish Patel Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

As a long-time diabetic, I aim for about 30 to 45 grams of carbs per meal. I strictly avoid refined carbs and stick to high-fiber grains like jowar or bajra. Always monitor your post-meal sugars to see what works for you.

Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Don't follow any extreme low-carb diets you see on social media, they can be dangerous. Your safe carb limit depends purely on your medication, kidney health, and lifestyle. Go to a qualified endocrinologist and get a proper diet chart.

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