Choosing unsweetened drinks, protein-rich foods, fibre-filled carbohydrates and healthy fats may help people with diabetes manage blood glucose without eliminating carbohydrates altogether.
For people living with diabetes, food choices can be as important as medication in keeping blood glucose steady. The TV9 Hindi article, based on advice from gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi, says the aim is not to cut out every carbohydrate or rely only on drugs, but to make practical changes to everyday eating. That matters because persistently high blood sugar can raise the risk of heart disease, kidney problems, nerve damage, vision loss and ongoing fatigue.
Sethi’s guidance starts with drinks. He points to water, green tea, matcha, black coffee and unsweetened sparkling water as better everyday options than sugary beverages. Healthline similarly recommends low- or zero-calorie drinks such as seltzer, unsweetened tea, herbal tea and plain coffee for people trying to avoid blood sugar spikes. In practice, the key is simple: drinks without added sugar are far less likely to drive glucose higher than sodas, sweetened juices or flavoured coffees.
The article also highlights protein-rich foods that can help make meals more balanced. Eggs, Greek yoghurt, salmon, lentils and edamame are all named as useful choices. Cleveland Clinic advises that diabetes-friendly eating should emphasise lean protein, while other nutrition guides note that fish, legumes and yoghurt can support both blood sugar control and overall heart health. These foods tend to digest more slowly than refined snacks and may help people feel full for longer.
Carbohydrates do not need to disappear from the diet, but the type of carbohydrate matters. Sethi recommends complex carbohydrates, including oats, barley, beans, berries and sweet potatoes, rather than refined starches that can raise blood sugar quickly. That advice is consistent with MedlinePlus and Cleveland Clinic, which both stress that fibre-rich, less processed carbohydrates are preferable to highly refined ones.
Healthy fats also have a place. Extra-virgin olive oil, walnuts, chia seeds, ground flaxseed and avocado are all included in the TV9 Hindi list, and Healthline’s diabetes nutrition advice similarly notes that avocados and nuts can fit well into a blood-sugar-conscious eating plan. The broader message from the sources is clear: a diabetes diet works best when it combines unsweetened drinks, quality protein, slow-digesting carbohydrates and unsaturated fats, rather than focusing on one food group in isolation.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
