Sanjay Deshpande Sanjay Deshpande Asked 9 months ago

Is dairy good for diabetics?

My wife has diabetes, and we're always looking for healthy food options. We consume a lot of dairy, like milk and dahi. Is dairy generally considered good for diabetics, or should we be careful?

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Rajesh Sangwan Rajesh Sangwan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Don't worry too much about this. Dairy is generally fine for diabetics, but the key is choosing low-fat options and avoiding added sugars in yogurt or milk. Just keep an eye on your portions, check your sugar levels regularly, and you'll manage it beautifully.

Abhishek Banerjee Abhishek Banerjee Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Arey, if we stop dairy, half of India will have nothing to drink in the morning! Just skip the three spoons of sugar in your chai and you are perfectly safe. No need to treat milk like it's some villain in a movie.

Jaspreet Kaur Jaspreet Kaur Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes, plain paneer is absolutely fine and a great protein source for diabetics. Just avoid those sweet packaged lassis and you're good.

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Ananthakrishnan Iyer Ananthakrishnan Iyer Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

My father always recommended thin buttermilk with curry leaves for digestion, which is very safe. Still, my doctor advised keeping milk consumption moderate because it does have lactose, which is a natural sugar. Always best to discuss with your general physician.

Aditya Rao Aditya Rao Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I was actually reading up on this recently for my dad. It seems unsweetened Greek yogurt and paneer are great because of the high protein, which actually helps control hunger. Normal milk has some carbs, so maybe we just need to limit the quantity?

Meera Bai Meera Bai Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Milk is considered very pure and nourishing for our system. Just have it with a peaceful mind and avoid processed dairy items from the market. Take care of your health, walk daily, and everything will stay in harmony.

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Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I can only share what works for me as a diabetic. I have a bowl of plain home-made curd with lunch every single day and it has never caused a spike in my blood sugar. But again, everyone's body reacts differently to carbs.

Deepika Rathore Deepika Rathore Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I totally get it, managing diabetes means constantly questioning every single thing you eat. It is so tiring to worry if milk is going to spike your levels. Plain dahi and paneer are actually quite safe and low-carb, so you don't have to cut them out completely.

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