Is oatmeal a good bedtime snack for diabetics?

At this age, we must be very careful with what we eat at night. Oats are good for digestion, but eating them late can sometimes increase sugar levels by morning. If you must have it, put some warm milk with a pinch of organic turmeric, but keep the portion very small, okay?

I used to panic every time my dad wanted oats at night, thinking his fasting sugar would cross 200 the next day. But actually, we spoke to his doctor, and she said steel-cut oats in a small portion is perfectly fine. Just avoid those instant masala oats packages because they have hidden sodium and preservatives.

If your doctor allows oats at night, make sure you don't just sleep immediately after eating. I always tell my uncle to do a light 15-minute walk inside the house or lawn after his dinner. It really helps manage those post-meal sugar spikes quite effectively.

My grandmother always used to say that light barley water or kanji is best for the night, not heavy grains. But my husband's diabetologist told us that if he really wants oats at bedtime, we should only use rolled oats cooked in water with a few walnuts. Do check with your doc once to see what fits your husband's readings.