People are advised to introduce lifestyle modifications that can help them manage the disease. Exercise, diet, lowering stress, good sleep are the factors that can help keep diabetes in control.

Worst time to eat breakfast for people with diabetes:

“The worst time to eat breakfast is immediately after waking up in the morning. During the short duration after instantly waking up, blood glucose levels tend to naturally be higher due to your body releasing hormones like cortisol and growth hormone early in the morning, thereby leading to a surge in blood sugar levels,” says Dr Apoorva Garg, Associate Director of Operations – BeatO.

Best time to have breakfast for diabetes?

Coming to the optimal time for diabetics to have breakfast, it is suggested that they have it one or two hours after waking up in the morning.

“With ample time passed with the body having released hormones like cortisol and glucagon, the appropriate food during this duration helps counteract the spike in sugar levels due to the release of these hormones,” says Dr Garg.

Quick breakfast items people with diabetes-

While a balanced and nutritious diet is recommended for people with diabetes, in case one needs to have a quick breakfast, here are the options suggested by Dr Garg:

• Unsweetened yoghurt
• Rich in protein yet low on carbohydrates like boiled egg whites or egg whites veg omelette
• Grilled chicken sandwich with sourdough bread
• A bowl of oats
• Low-sugar fruit smoothies
• Fresh fruits like apples, pears, papaya, that are easy to eat

Source: Hindustan Times