Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Asked 6 months ago

How to make lemon water for diabetics?

My doctor said I should try to incorporate more natural things into my diet to manage my diabetes. I'm wondering if lemon water is good, and if so, how should I make it for diabetics?

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Sarla Patel Sarla Patel Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Just squeeze half a lemon in a glass of normal or lukewarm water, and add a pinch of black salt or roasted cumin powder for taste. Absolutely do not add honey or sugar. This is a great natural refreshing drink, but always monitor your daily sugar levels and check with your doctor regularly.

Sanjay Chawla Sanjay Chawla Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Look, it is very simple. Just squeeze fresh lemon into plain water and drink it directly. Do not add any honey, jaggery, or sugar substitutes thinking they are safe for diabetes. Plain lemon water with a bit of rock salt is the only correct way.

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Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My doctor took away my sweet shikanji, so now I just squeeze lemon in plain cold water with a pinch of salt and pretend it's a fancy cocktail! It's actually very refreshing and has zero sugar. Keep it simple and don't fall for packaged sugar-free syrups.

Nikhil Malhotra Nikhil Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about managing your diet! Just squeeze fresh lemon in cold water and add some mint leaves and black salt for a nice kick. It's completely safe, zero-sugar, and tastes amazing on a hot day.

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Deepa Nair Deepa Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

When preparing lemon water for a diabetic person, it should only consist of fresh lemon juice, water, and perhaps a small pinch of salt. Please consult your diabetologist or endocrinologist before using artificial sweeteners, as some can still affect insulin response.

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