How much salt can a diabetic have?

Question

My father was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and now everyone in the family is worried about his diet. He loves salty food, especially pickles. How much salt can a diabetic person safely have in a day?

Aman Verma · Accepted Answer

Bro, my dad is diabetic and the doctor told him to cut down salt strictly because of blood pressure risks. Basically, less than one teaspoon a day is the limit. It is tough because Indian food is so bland without it, but you get used to it.

Varun Joshi · Answer

I am so tired all the time that I barely notice what I eat, but my mom constantly monitors my diabetic dad's salt intake. She hides the salt shaker! Apparently, they should only have about 2/3 of a teaspoon daily, which is like nothing.

Anjali Deshmukh · Answer

My diabetologist clearly explained that diabetics have a high risk of developing hypertension, so salt intake must be limited to under 1,500 mg of sodium per day, which is about 3/4 teaspoon of regular salt. This includes hidden salt in pickles and papad too.

Kailash Chand · Answer

Since I have both high BP and diabetes, my doctor has put me on a very strict salt limit of less than 4-5 grams a day. Apart from reducing salt in cooking, I walk daily and get my kidney function tested regularly to stay safe.

Savitri Iyer · Answer

For diabetic health, keeping sodium under 1.5 grams daily is recommended. Since we eat a lot of home-cooked vegetarian food, we easily control it by avoiding packaged snacks, pickles, and ready-made masalas which contain heavy sodium.

How much salt can a diabetic have?

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