How to cook rice for diabetic patient?

Buying expensive brown or red rice daily can stretch the monthly budget too much. Instead, we use normal sona masuri but boil it with extra water and drain the excess starch completely. It is a practical way to manage things without spending a bomb on fancy ingredients, though do keep some budget aside for their regular blood tests.

Please don't just rely on draining the rice water and thinking everything is fine. I ignored my high sugar symptoms for months trying home hacks, and ended up with severe complications. Get a proper doctor's consultation first to know how much rice they can safely eat in a day.

I am very careful about carbs in my pure veg diet. If you are making rice for a diabetic, try boiling it and draining the water, and mix it with high-fiber veggies or a big bowl of dal to lower the overall glycemic index. But food affects everyone differently, so it is best to consult their nutritionist.

Arey, just drown the rice in water, let it boil, and throw that starchy water out like it's your ex's memories! It won't make the rice magically sugar-free, but it helps a bit. Just don't let them eat a mountain of it afterwards thinking it is now diet food!

Don't believe people who say draining rice water makes it completely safe for diabetics, that is a huge myth. Starch is still there in the grain. Please check with an actual doctor or a certified diabetic educator before changing their meal plan based on online tips.