Is coleslaw good for diabetics?

When you are ordering out during office lunch, skip the coleslaw side because restaurant versions are loaded with sugar and high-fat mayo. If you are short on time, a simple homemade cabbage salad with olive oil dressing is much safer and faster.

I ignored hidden sugars in salads for years and ended up with severe diabetic neuropathy. Please don't take these cream-based salads lightly, as they can cause unexpected spikes. It is always best to consult your dietician to understand your exact carb limits.

My teenage son has to watch his sugar levels closely, and he loves burgers and coleslaw. I started making the coleslaw at home using low-fat cream or curd and sweetening it with a tiny bit of stevia. He gets his favorite side dish and his blood sugar stays perfectly normal.

I checked this with my father's doctor last month. Cabbage is low glycemic, but standard coleslaw has a high glycemic load because of the sugar added to the mayonnaise dressing. He advised us to use Greek yogurt and lemon dressing for a diabetic-friendly version.