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Seeds are great for diabetic patients. Chia seeds are a type of seed that is low in digestible carbs and high in insoluble fibre. The viscous fibre present in chia seeds slows down the rate of movement of food in the gut and helps in its absorption of it. Also, it keeps you satiated for longperiod.

Flaxseeds, which are also known as Alsi in India, are rich in insoluble fibre made of lignans. It has beenknowntoimprovebloodglucoselevelsand lowertheriskofheartdisease.

Whole grains are full of fibers and nutrients in comparisontorefinedflour,whichmakesthema great substitute for diabetic patients. These have a low glycaemic index and aid in slowing digestion in the gut, allowing our bodies to absorb all nutrients from food at a slower rate andpreventingbloodglucosespikes

Whole grains such as brown rice, whole wheat, buckwheat, quinoa, and barley are great for people with diabetes. Foods such as oats and barley contain beta-glucans which prevent the increaseinbloodglucoselevelsaftermeals.

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