Suman Singh Suman Singh Asked 6 months ago

Is gram flour good for diabetes?

My mother has diabetes, and someone suggested she should eat more gram flour (besan) because it's good for her. Is gram flour actually good for diabetes, or should she be careful?

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, gram flour, or besan, is actually a great option. It has a lower glycemic index compared to wheat flour and is packed with protein and complex carbs. Mixing besan into your diet helps prevent sudden blood sugar spikes.

Sujata Kulkarni Sujata Kulkarni Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Well, my doctor told me to swap my normal wheat rotis with besan chilla. It's actually quite tasty, which is a rare miracle when you have diabetes! Just don't use it as an excuse to eat a plate full of fried pakodas!

Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I was looking this up for my dad recently. From what I read, besan has a lot of soluble fiber which is supposedly very good for insulin sensitivity. It seems like a much safer alternative to normal white flour.

Manpreet Kaur Manpreet Kaur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I recently brought my high fasting sugar levels down, and switching to gram flour played a big role. Making besan chillas with lots of veggies for breakfast kept me full and my sugars stable. It really works if you use it right.

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Vijay Rathod Vijay Rathod Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Eating besan is fine, but please don't just rely on dietary changes if you suspect you have diabetes. I ignored my frequent thirst and fatigue for months, trying only home remedies, and ended up in the emergency room. Go get your HbA1c checked properly first.

Saraswathi Amma Saraswathi Amma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Gram flour is a very wholesome, traditional food. In our experience, eating light besan dishes along with regular morning pranayama helps maintain a calm body and balanced sugar levels naturally. It is gentle on the stomach too.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My mother always tells me to use gram flour because of its high fiber content. While I trust her traditional kitchen wisdom, our physician also confirmed that besan is excellent for diabetics. It is always wise to discuss your daily diet chart with your doctor.

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