Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 9 months ago

What carbohydrates should diabetics eat?

My doctor told me to watch my carb intake since I'm pre-diabetic, but I'm not sure which carbs are good and which are bad. Can you suggest some healthy carbohydrate options for people with diabetes?

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Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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When you are busy, keeping it simple is key. Switch white rice with brown rice or dalia, and white bread with whole wheat options. These take a bit longer to digest, which helps in avoiding sudden sugar spikes during a long workday.

Manpreet Kaur Manpreet Kaur Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I have been managing this for ten years now. Stick to whole grains like ragi, jowar, and barley instead of refined wheat or maida. Also, never eat carbs alone; always mix them with vegetables or dals to slow down sugar absorption.

Sanjay Joshi Sanjay Joshi Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Life feels a bit dry without regular rice, but we have to compromise. I have shifted to steel-cut oats and multigrain rotis now. My body doesn't complain as much, and my sugar reports are also looking happier these days!

Rohan Sen Rohan Sen Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

My dad has sugar, and we recently swapped our kitchen stash. He eats quinoa and whole wheat pasta now instead of the usual white stuff. Honestly, with the right spices, it tastes pretty good and doesn't mess up his glucose readings.

Gopal Krishnan Gopal Krishnan Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

In our younger days, we ate a lot of millets like jowar and bajra. These are the best carbohydrates for sugar control as they are full of fiber. You can also have methi seeds soaked in water in the morning to help with digestion.

Divya Rao Divya Rao Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

My sugar spiked terribly last year, but switching to complex carbs saved me. I strictly eat wheat bran rotis and brown basmati rice in measured quantities now. My HbA1c went down from 8.2 to 6.1 in just four months.

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Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Goodbye aloo and maida, hello jowar and oats! It sounds sad at first, but honestly, your body will thank you. Plus, you get to act like a health guru in front of your friends.

Meera Chawla Meera Chawla Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hey, it can be really confusing with so much advice online. Just try to include more fiber-rich carbs like green leafy veggies, sweet potatoes in small portions, and lentils. It really helped my mother keep her energy levels stable throughout the day.

Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Go for oats, brown rice, and whole pulses. Avoid anything white or processed and you are mostly good to go.

Shalini Prasad Shalini Prasad Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

You should check how your body reacts because everyone is different. Generally, complex carbs like oats, broken wheat, and high-fiber lentils are safer. I always test my sugars post-meal to see which carbs suit me the best.

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