Should diabetics eat corn?

'Let me ask, can diabetics eat corn? If they eat corn, how many ears should they eat each day?'. (N.Thai, in Ho Chi Minh City).

Specialist Doctor Dinh Tran Ngoc Mai, Department of Nutrition - Dietetics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, answered: Diabetics can absolutely eat corn, but need to pay attention to the quantity and preparation method to control blood sugar.

Diabetics can eat 1 small corn or about 80-100g of corn.

Corn has a glycemic index (GI) of about 52-58, belonging to the group of foods with average GI. In 100g of fresh corn, the carbohydrate content is about 19g, including natural sugars such as glucose, fructose and sucrose. The amount of fiber in corn (about 2g/100g) helps slow down the absorption of sugar, supporting better blood sugar control.

For people with diabetes, you can eat 1 small corn or about 80-100 grams of corn kernels per meal instead of other starches such as rice, noodles, pho... Depending on your diet and current blood sugar control level, the amount of corn you can eat per meal will be different. You should avoid eating grilled corn or adding a lot of spices such as butter, sugar. Instead, boiling or steaming corn is a better choice.

To balance, you should reduce the amount of starch from other sources (rice, bread) in your meal if you eat corn, and should check your blood sugar after eating to adjust accordingly. If you have any concerns, consult a nutritionist.

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