How much carbohydrates should a diabetic eat?

I was diagnosed with borderline diabetes recently and managed to control it by limiting my carbs to about 45g per meal. I switched white rice for quinoa and daliya. My blood sugar levels have improved significantly in just three months.

I totally get it, constantly checking food labels and measuring carbs is so exhausting. Just try to keep half your plate filled with green vegetables and salads, and the rest with small portions of carbs and protein. It makes managing diabetes much simpler.

Usually, 130 grams of complex carbohydrates daily is safe, but please check with your doctor.

I panicked so much when my doctor told me to cut carbs, thinking I would have to starve. But actually, eating around 120g of complex carbs daily is quite filling and perfectly fine. Once you get used to ragi and oats, it feels very normal.

I have been managing diabetes for ten years now. I stick to a limit of 30-40 grams of low-glycemic carbs per meal, focusing on jowar, methi, and high-fiber dals. Be very careful with sweet fruits and processed oats.

Keep it simple. One small bowl of brown rice or two small multigrain rotis per meal is more than enough. Stop eating packaged sugar-free snacks, they have hidden carbs that spike your glucose.