Shanti Devi Shanti Devi Asked 8 months ago

Is protein good for diabetics?

My husband has diabetes, and we are always looking for healthy food options. We hear a lot about protein these days, so I wanted to ask if protein is generally good for people with diabetes?

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Kailash Dutt Kailash Dutt Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, it is very good. My wife has diabetes and we always add sattu or methi seeds to her diet. Protein helps keep the sugar levels stable instead of spiking like white rice does.

Amit Shah Amit Shah Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

It is beneficial, but you must ask your doctor clearly because everyone's kidney function is different under diabetes. Get a proper diet chart made at your hospital.

Neha Goel Neha Goel Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

If you are busy, keeping boiled eggs or roasted chana handy is a great way to avoid high-carb office snacks. It really helps keep your sugar stable during long work hours.

Ramanathan Iyer Ramanathan Iyer Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Our family doctor advised my brother to replace some rice with dal and sundal. It really helped manage his HbA1c levels. Trust your doctor's advice on the exact quantity.

Varun Kapoor Varun Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Yes, protein helps build muscle, which actually burns glucose. Combine a high-protein diet with a 30-minute walk daily for the best blood sugar control.

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Preeti Mishra Preeti Mishra Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

It is generally good, but please get your kidney function checked before making any major diet changes. Diabetes can sometimes affect the kidneys silently, making high protein risky.

Karan Deshmukh Karan Deshmukh Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Actually, it is very good, yaar. Replacing some carbs with protein makes a huge difference in managing daily energy levels without feeling hungry all the time.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I was told protein is good, but then someone said too much protein can harm diabetic kidneys. Now I'm thoda worried, did anyone else's doctor tell them to limit protein?

Vijay Kulkarni Vijay Kulkarni Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I ignored my diet and high sugar for years and ended up with complications. Please take your diet seriously, add protein, and get your HbA1c checked every three months.

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Abhishek Sharma Abhishek Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, my dad's sugar levels are more stable than my sleeping habits since he started eating more paneer. It definitely works and keeps the cravings away.

Siddharth Malhotra Siddharth Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about it! Just add some paneer, eggs, or chicken to your daily meals. It naturally stops you from overeating carbs and keeps your sugar in check.

Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Yes, absolutely. Protein slows down digestion, which directly prevents those dangerous post-meal blood sugar spikes. Just make sure you are focusing on lean sources, not fatty meats.

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