If we give another name to the Diwali festival, it would not be wrong at all to call it the festival of sweets because on Diwali, many boxes of sweets are collected in every house, which we eat for many days later. However, Diwali can be a bit harsh for people who are diabetic.

We can understand that it can be very difficult to control yourself at this time, but you should also understand that nothing is more important than health. However, this does not mean that if you are diabetic then you cannot enjoy good food.

According to Dr. Nidhi Dhawan, HOD Dietetics, Saroj Super Specialty Hospital, Delhi, You can add hi fiber, jowar etc., fruits and vegetables etc. to your diet which will not bring your blood sugar up suddenly. You should absolutely avoid eating sweets. Let us know what things diabetic patients can eat during Diwali.

Find sugar alternatives

Instead of eating sweets, you should find alternatives to sweets. Instead of using artificial sugar, you should consume natural sweeteners like fruits or dry fruits, seeds and nuts. You can avoid using refined foods and use artificial sweeteners etc. in small quantities.

You can make sweets at home

You can make sweets at home according to your physical condition. You can make sweets using low GI ingredients instead of traditional sweets. You can also use almond flour or oats flour instead of flour. While making sweets, you can use jaggery and sugar instead of sugar.

low gi food

You should consume such things which have low GI level. For example, you can consume brown rice instead of normal rice. Apart from this, you can consume things made from jowar, ragi and millet. Consuming these flours can make your meals diabetic friendly. Many Diwali desserts can be made with such low GI level ingredients.

diabetic friendly dish

You can make some things in a diabetic friendly way. Like you can make carrot halwa in your own way. You can skip the sugar in this as carrots have a natural sweetness and to add some texture to it, you can add dry fruits like cashews, almonds. Along with carrot halwa, you can also make other desserts.

Make this moong dal dish

You have to cook moong dal and rice together to form a creamy base. You can also add ghee to it. This can also be a nutritious dish for you. You can use brown rice for rice. You can also use dry fruits in it. This also adds texture to the dish and is also very healthy for your health. You can also make semiya and kheer. All these dishes are very healthy and tasty for diabetic patients. This is also a nutritious dish for you. Therefore you can consume them in small quantities.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.

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Diabetic patients should celebrate Diwali like this, they will not have to turn away from sweets.

Find sugar alternatives

You can make sweets at home

low gi food

diabetic friendly dish

Make this moong dal dish

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