Is sourdough bread bad for diabetes?
My husband has Type 2 diabetes and loves having toast in the morning. A friend told him that sourdough bread is bad for diabetes. Is that true, or can he still have it sometimes?
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8 months ago
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My mother always tells us that slow-fermented foods are easiest on the body, and my doctor also confirmed that authentic sourdough is much better than commercial bread for diabetes. It digests slowly and doesn't cause sudden sugar spikes, but portion control is still necessary.
9 months ago
Since PCOS and insulin resistance go hand-in-hand, I am always very careful about bread. Sourdough doesn't spike my sugar like normal wheat bread does, but I still limit myself to one slice and always pair it with healthy fats or eggs.
9 months ago
My son loves sandwiches, so we had to find a safe option after his high-sugar diagnosis. Sourdough has been a blessing because the wild yeast fermentation lowers its starch impact. He gets to enjoy his food and his levels stay absolutely stable.
8 months ago
It is definitely not bad! In fact, it is the best bread choice because the slow fermentation aids gut health and starch absorption. Have a slice pre-workout with some peanut butter to get sustained energy without a sugar crash.
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7 months ago
I was researching this for my dad because he misses eating toast so much. From what I read, the lactic acid in sourdough lowers the glycemic response, so it is actually one of the safest breads for diabetics. Planning to buy a loaf today!
4 months ago
I wore a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for a month and tested this. Regular white bread sent my graph into a steep spike, but sourdough resulted in a very gentle, flat curve. It is definitely much better, just track your macros.