The best cereals for people with diabetes are nutritious and will help keep blood sugar levels stable.
If you have diabetes, eating breakfast also helps you control your blood sugar.
Some brands of cold cereal may be better choices.
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Original Cheerios offers 38 grams of whole grain and 1.5 grams of fiber.
High blood sugar in the morning is common among people with diabetes.
This number measures how fast the carbohydrates in a food will raise your blood sugar levels.
Where Do I Find the GI?
Can Cereal Be Healthy?
Some breakfast cereals are more nutritious than others.
If you have diabetes, a good time to eat cereal is before you exercise.
Physical activity helps to burn sugar (glucose).
Choose Wisely
If you have diabetes, choose breakfast cereal mindfully and pay attention to portions.
Cereals that have been fortified with vitamins and minerals can help you meet your nutritional needs.
The term “total carbohydrates” on food labels refers to all three.
Foods with a low glycemic index (GI) rating are best if you have diabetes.
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