Geeta Rao Geeta Rao Asked 6 months ago

What brand of yogurt is best for diabetics?

My doctor suggested I include more yogurt in my diet for gut health, but I'm also diabetic. Which brand of yogurt is generally considered best for diabetics, with less sugar and good probiotics?

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Sanjay Rao Sanjay Rao Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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Listen, for diabetics, it's not just about the brand but the sugar content. Many yogurts have hidden sugar. Always check the nutrition label for added sugars. Don't take chances with your diet like I did when I was younger; get regular checkups and follow doctor's advice.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I totally get it, finding good options can be tough. For diabetics, plain, unsweetened yogurt is generally the safest. Brands like Amul, Mother Dairy, or Nestle have plain dahi. The key is to check the nutritional info for sugar content and make sure it's as close to zero as possible.

Neha Chatterjee Neha Chatterjee Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, the best bet is plain, unsweetened dahi (yogurt) made at home. Commercial brands often have too much added sugar. If you must buy, check the label for 'no added sugar' and 'low fat'. Epigamia has some unsweetened options, but always verify.

Priya Devi Priya Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Beta, ghar ka dahi banao. Sabse best. Commercial mein bahut cheeni hoti hai. Agar nahi bana sakte, toh plain wala lo, jismein zero sugar likha ho. Amul ka plain dahi theek hai but still, sugar content check kar lena. No compromises on health.

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Vivek Singh Vivek Singh Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Been there, done that. For diabetics, you need plain, unsweetened yogurt. Don't fall for 'fruit on the bottom' or 'low fat' claims unless you've checked the sugar. I usually stick to homemade dahi or brands like Epigamia's unsweetened Greek yogurt, but even then, I cross-check the sugar and carb count on the label before buying.

Shobha Kulkarni Shobha Kulkarni Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Achha, yogurt ka pooch rahe ho na. Ghar pe jo plain dahi banta hai, woh sabse best. Koi sugar nahi, koi additives nahi. Agar market se lena hai, toh koi bhi brand ka plain dahi le lo jismein likha ho 'no added sugar'. Baaki jo 'diet' ya 'low-fat' likhte hain na, unmein bhi hidden sugar ho sakti hai. Careful rehna.

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