Sarita Singh Sarita Singh Asked 5 months ago

What food is bad for diabetics?

My brother was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and our whole family is trying to help him make lifestyle changes. We need a clear idea of what he absolutely cannot eat. Which food is considered bad for diabetics?

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Anushka Kapoor Anushka Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Oh, for diabetics, it's generally best to limit sugary drinks, white bread, white rice, and processed snacks! 🍪🍦 These can spike blood sugar quickly. Focus on whole grains and lots of veggies instead! 😊

Lakshmi Narayanan Lakshmi Narayanan Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

My mother always tells me to avoid too much white rice and sweets for diabetes. And yes, my doctor also confirms that. Processed foods, sugary drinks, and anything high in refined carbs should be limited. It's better to stick to whole, natural foods.

Prakash Trivedi Prakash Trivedi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Everything tasty is bad for diabetics, seems like! 😜 But seriously, all those lovely sweets, soft drinks, white bread, potatoes in excess... they shoot up the sugar. It's a constant battle, yaar. Gotta find joy in boring food now.

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Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, anything that tastes good, probably! 😴 Kidding, mostly. But seriously, soft drinks, biscuits, white bread, desserts... big no-nos. My sugar spikes just thinking about them. The struggle is real, especially when you're tired and just want comfort food.

Rekha Devi Rekha Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I've seen many try to manage diabetes with home remedies, but diet is truly crucial. Avoid anything that gives a quick sugar rush – like refined flour products, excessive rice, jaggery, and all packaged sweets. Even certain fruits need to be eaten in moderation. It's hard, but necessary.

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Vinay Prasad Vinay Prasad Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

From a fitness perspective, avoiding high-glycemic index foods is key. That means less white rice, refined flour items, and sugary stuff. Pair it with regular walks or exercises, if your doctor says it's okay. It helps a lot with blood sugar management alongside diet.

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