Anil Gupta Anil Gupta Asked 9 months ago

Is durum wheat good for diabetes?

My doctor recently diagnosed me with diabetes, and I'm trying to make healthier food choices. I've heard about durum wheat being good, but I'm not sure if it's suitable for diabetics. Is durum wheat a good option for someone with diabetes?

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Snehal Kulkarni Snehal Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Haan na, wheat ko lekar bada confusion rehta hai diabetes me. Durum wheat ka glycemic index normal gehu se thoda kam hota hai, toh moderate quantity me chal jata hai. Par fir bhi portion control toh rakhna hi padega.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Honestly yaar, diabetes me kya khana hai aur kya nahi, sochte sochte hi meri neend ud chuki hai. Durum wheat white flour se toh lakh guna behtar hai par isko bhi dher saari vegetables ke sath banana taaki sugar spike na ho. Baki glucose monitor hi sach bata sakta hai.

Savita Rao Savita Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Durum wheat me protein aur fiber thoda zyada hota hai, par iska matlab ye nahi ki bina soche samjhe khayein. Diabetes har insaan ke liye different behave karta hai. Pehle thodi quantity khakar apna sugar test karein aur apne doctor ya dietitian se ispar raay zaroor lein.

Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

If you look at the macro profile, durum wheat has a lower GI compared to refined flour, meaning slow digestion and fewer sugar spikes. I track my meals on an app and notice that pair-up matters a lot. Always combine it with high fiber and healthy fats to blunt the insulin response.

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Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Durum wheat is actually a great alternative for pasta lovers who have diabetes! Since it is complex carb, it digests slowly. Just make sure to load your plate with loads of bell peppers, broccoli, and light olive oil. Keep smiling and eat healthy!

Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Maine pichle pandrah saal me har tarah ke anaj try kiye hain sugar control karne ke liye. Durum wheat pasta ya semolina thik hai, par jo maza aur fayda millets ya chana-wheat mix me hai woh isme nahi hai. Isko kabhi-kabhi badlaav ke liye kha sakte hain.

Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Bro, mere dad ko diabetes hai aur humne unhe durum wheat pasta dena shuru kiya regular pasta ki jagah. Unka sugar levels normal wheat se better manage ho raha hai iske sath. Bas portion control rakhna, unlimited mat khane lag jana.

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