Is Oatmeal Good For Diabetics? (Or Does It Cause Blood Sugar Spikes?)

Oatmeal contains carbs. So is it good or bad for diabetics?
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Oatmeal has been touted as a nutritious breakfast option. But with its high carb amount, will it cause blood sugar spikes?
1) The oat, or AVENA SATIVA, is a cereal grain, and it can be rolled, crushed, or steel-cut to create the final oatmeal product. Oats are loaded with protein, vitamins, and dietary fiber.
2) 1 cup of oatmeal contains between 145 and 215 calories, and it supplies 5.75 grams of beneficial protein - a higher amount than most other grains.
3) Oats supply beneficial nutrients, including magnesium, zinc, phosphorous, folate, and vitamin B1, which has been shown to help reduce high blood pressure, lower blood sugar, and improve insulin levels.
4) Oatmeal also supplies polyphenol antioxidants called AVENANTHRAMIDES, anti-inflammatory compounds which can help to decrease blood pressure.
5) Oats contain BETA-GLUCAN, a soluble fiber which can slow the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream.
6) Avoid INSTANT oats, as they'll have a higher glycemic index than traditional oats, and they'll most likely be loaded with added sugars and unhealthy preservatives.
7) Avoid adding excessive amounts of full-fat milk, sugary additives, and dried fruits. They will all raise the calorie, carb, and sugar amount of your bowl of oatmeal.
8) For a healthy but flavorful addition, try a sprinkling of cinnamon. This sweet spice may reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, aid in blood sugar regulation, and improve brain functionality.
9) It's important to pair your oatmeal or other carb-heavy foods with a small amount of lean protein or healthy fats. They can help your system slow digestion and the introduction of glucose into the bloodstream.
10) If you suffer from high blood sugar, it's best to limit your portion size of both oats and milk, and it's important to monitor your blood sugar levels both before and after your meal.
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[@jeffdarlison9676]

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[@SEANCEMAN]

No matter what kind of oats, it still spikes my blood sugar. My nutritionist wanted to argue with me about this, but it does. There’s no perfect model that works for everyone. You have to figure it out on your own.

[@davidbarry9690]

My dietitian wanted me to have cereals, I said no way, they should go back to school, they are living in the past,.

[@dailyimprovement]

Same here! I didn't realize that the daily breakfast habit that I thought was a healthy lifestyle change was actually NOT a good idea for me after all. I am not diabetic, but I am monitoring pre-diabetic blood glucose levels. So, no more oatmeal for me! I'm experimenting with a Low Carb oatmeal alternative now.

[@recuerdos2457]

Did you guys check your blood sugar again after 30-45 mins?! If it can go back to normal range, would it be considered safe?!?!

[@jefffiore7869]

@@davidbarry9690 Yea my dietician said cereal was good if you use less (1/4 cup). Nope, spiked my blood glucose too much so I stopped eating cereal.

[@dean0727]

I was very upset and could not believe the spike in my glucose from eating old fashioned oatmeal. I actually was pissed. I have been told by Dr, dietitians, and from many sources how good it was for controlling glucose.. I ate the oatmeal plain, cooked in water and it increased my glucose levels. I never would have known this until I started wearing a libre freestyle glucose sensor.

[@aurillarabello8164]

*My daughter drinks lots of water and urinates with the same rate, there are no other symptoms to show if those have anything to do with diabetes. This is a good information that I have gone through **Diabets.Care** She is 2 years 9 months, hale and healthy, have not done any blood test. But I am not certain if one can get diabetes at such a tender age. Please I will like to know more on that*

[@9babyeinstein]

Yes, it can happen. Its called Type 1 diabetes, or Juvenile diabetes.

[@roseyannette2030]

It is really important that you defer to HER doctor for any health information. I know this is a drag and not a fast answer, however, when talking about an infant, toddler or any age child, always defer to the well trained, educated expert. If you are not comfortable with their answer, by all means seek a second opinion, a doctor that is even MORE well trained in diabetes treatment. Perhaps a specialist. Most importantly, DO get expert opinions, DO NOT put it off, you know your child better than anyone else, trust yourself if you feel like something is just not quite right. When it comes to a child, error on the side of caution, better safe than sorry. Please Be Safe, Happy, Healthy and most important; Be Kind - Kindness Counts.

[@tricialynn9401]

Yes diabetes can occur at any age. A friend of mine was diagnosed at 18 months.

[@Peekaboo-Kitty]

Of course you can get Diabetes at that age! Please get her Blood Glucose levels checked by a Doctor.

[@Lvatopesado]

@@tricialynn9401 - Wonder why.

[@jefffiore7869]

Yea as a diabetic, oatmeal was spiking my blood sugar too much even after 2 hours. I stopped eating oatmeal and I don't care what the experts say, it definitely spiked my glucose too much, it was still high after 2 hours when it is supposed to go back to normal. I only ate plain oatmeal with no sugar. It may work for a lot of diabetics but not me.

[@Brian.001]

true. 👍

[@alan30189]

Forget about the flat oatmeal or the quick oatmeal. Eat only steel cut oats. It supposedly spikes your blood pressure less. I also read eating some protein helps keep the spike down. Eat an egg or a couple of pieces of bacon with the oats. I also add hemp protein powder to it, figuring that additional fiber will help. I sweeten it with pure monk fruit sweetener. Give that a try. Cheers!

[@jefffiore7869]

@@alan30189 Nah, I can do without oatmeal to be honest. I did use steel cut oatmeal.

[@Brian.001]

@@alan30189 But why bother? Oats are bad food for diabetics, so just don't eat them!

[@sheene71]

try honey on it raw honey does not affect your insulin either

[@richardkeller4892]

The package I eat shows 19 grams of carbs (only Oatmeal) and I add Cinnamon. Sometimes I add a bit of berries which is supposed to help with insulin intolerance. It doesn’t spike my sugar levels. Lack of sleep and dehydration raises my sugar more.

[@kmo3811]

My sister and I grew up eating cream of wheat while my brothers ate oatmeal. Now at 64, oatmeal spikes my bs something fierce so I rarely eat it. Ah, I long for those pre-diabetic days. If only I could go back.....

[@annieramirez5950]

I ate oats every other day ,add peunut butter to taste ,top with blue berries or strawberry or avocado

[@poyenskihayes7570]

I only buy steel cut oat groats. Soak 1/2 cup with warm water at night, cook only in 25 mins, slow boiling after 3-5 minutes boil rolling. Drain and add unsweetened almond milk and some berries. I also use the pasty water as face mask.

[@sharrose7594]

eat smaller portion (1/4 cup) organic old fashioned rolled oats made with water, add little butter and walnuts ~ will help not spike sugar especially add even more protein like hard boiled egg with meal

[@shivanichemjong]

Very informative! This video has answered all my queries.

[@lindacaetano3153]

I will give it a try. I learned a lot from this video.

[@PatriciaMartinez-ty4er]

I have been trying to decide to keep oatmeal in my diet. Over the years oatmeal spikes. Never realized the health benefits. Will be keeping steel oats in my diet with cardio after to burn glucose.

[@Nishi-kg4nq]

Great video, thanks for sharing the information with us. I use true elements rolled oats and they are perfect!

[@pattieschulte700]

Thank you. Very Informative content.

[@pongkodiraji3767]

Excellent video... We were very poor and my mom fed me and my siblings oats everyday... then later after my marriage I carried this Oats Breakfast tradition with my kids and now with my grandkids... I'm very happy to know the benefits of Oats and grateful how it had sustained me and my family for more than half a century... to this day Thank you very much for such a valuable video about Oats... our humble grain...

[@DiabetesSmartsProgram]

Thanks for sharing your story!

[@margarethermann6486]

2

[@markn3936]

Great story.

[@pbond9405]

Oats is for the rich in some countries.

[@nievesjacinto1650]

Im 80, and very healthy. I keep up with my 3 sons, ages 20 to 24. I've eaten oatmeal all my life with 4 yrs navy interruption. I eat 1, 1/2 cups daily with cinnamon, turmeric, coconut oil, in hotwater and fresh cows milk. I still have a teenagers strength, and endurance. Thanks your info and study...

[@barbarabarrett993]

It may be good for others but hugely spiked my blood sugar (plain with no additives). I think every one is different and how their bodies react can be unique to them, so all I can tell you is have that blood glucose reader handy and test test test.

[@colleenmichalak1671]

did mine as well

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Thanks ill check

[@chrisl9872]

Theres one caveat with oats...you have to be active. Most people these days aren't active enough ...or are insulin resistant.. to eat a good whole grain cereal. Ive found that intermittent fasting is a great option for people like me who struggle with weight...eating less is better when you get to middle age

[@jamo69dee]

Try injecting fast acting insulin 30-40 mins before oatmeal stops the spike for me

[@sharkair2839]

It turns to glucose. let's not pretend that sugar is a nutrient.

[@lindadiniz2891]

Very healthy program im diabic last 15 yrs im sure this vidio will ,help me thank you 😊

[@ketkiraval2700]

Thanks for advice.

[@robertwhite9898]

Good video & educating too . I’m a type two diabetic Myself. .

[@marydavis2806]

I want to add thank you for the education on the best way for preparing our breakfast and keeping our diabetes under control, very educational.

[@mahaveersunitha5867]

Good information

[@corazonaquino6591]

thanks for the info,

[@matthewvernier9477]

Here is my advice (been a type #1 diabetic since 1990) everything you eat will spike your B.S. the key to a good A1C is coordinating insulin vs what your eating at that meal. Many doctors have said not to increase or decrease the amount of my daily insulin intake (injections). Guess what? it's the only way to manage your blood sugars properly. Take control of your body, you're the boss of your body, period.

[@jackrose2795]

Yes.

[@sharkair2839]

you do not need to spike your glucose. you can have normal blood sugar, normal glucose is 70 to 100. if you highly restrict your carbs you will need vey very little insulin. check out type one grit. google that. dr richard k bernstein.

[@thehealthychefri]

except fat.

[@lorenzoramirez5260]

Wrong u shouldn't even be taking anything that not meant for your body, fasting is the key don't leave your body up to doctors they don't know shit

[@Sam-lx9sc]

Agree. I know my carb intake to insulin dose to bring my blood sugars into the 80-100 range in two hours. Love oatmeal but will not eat it nor cereal. I think it’s crazy to promote these foods. Can some people manage high carb diets,absolutely, but one needs to know if their body can manage big carb intakes. If so, go for it but be careful as throughout the years your pancreas may stop making enough insulin.

[@monitortvibi1990]

It spiked my blood sugar even without adding sugar but only used cinnamon

[@johnmckeron3663]

Thanks for the tips on oatmeal

[@teresitamercurio1091]

Thanks a lot. God bless you always. Amen I do eat oats but without sugar but with almond Milk ❤

[@franklyncaraballo5837]

Thanks for this

[@iulianfeizi1017]

Good presentation ❤

[@rodeliotungcab1334]

Very good information

[@johthor]

This is a great channel with in depth information that is simply invaluable. Unfortunately the carb content of many of the products reviewed is quoted in ridiculously low serving sizes. For example 15 grams of carbs in a 1/3 cup serving size is simply not relevant to many of us as we are not 95 pounds body weight.

[@rashidmir1130]

Excellent thanks

[@PeteJosephs]

Oatmeal (porridge) sends my blood sugar sky high 2 hours after I eat it.

[@juliovalmone7341]

Very informative subject for diabetics👍💕

[@ronm6585]

Thanks.

[@Produitnaturel]

Good content thanks for sharing!

[@ruthgrover3335]

I eat steel oatmeal with almond milk and blueberries one to two the week.

[@traumabond3886]

How do you chew or swallow. Doesn’t the steel hurt your stomach and teeth

[@marydavis2806]

I start my day off every day now with one cup of old-fashioned Oat Meal cooked in Almond milk, no salt and two teaspoons of heavy cream, no sugar of any kind but not so careful about lunch and dinner, trying to manage that better.

[@thelmabelda5447]

Thank you for enlightenment💯Now I know which oats to take and its proper prep to avoid sugar spikes. GOD bless you🔥

[@erlindatuvillara718]

Thanks for information more power

[@Whineboy]

Steel cut oatmeal spiked my BG a lot. Cheese omelettes raise my BG to about 105-110 mg/dl. Oatmeal is pure carb.

[@paulhammer1363]

I brought my A1c down to 6.2 from 8.8. I did it by cutting way down on oatmeal, potatoes, bread, rice and pasta. Unfortunately carbs are a type 2 diabetic's worst nightmare

[@stampmaker9384]

Very informative, Thanks. Is 7 grain oat equally good as Steel Cut Oats?

[@richardleetbluesharmonicac7192]

The worst for high blood sugar. I’ll never listen to the internet

[@samjones6258]

I know....it's a Carb so will raise Insulin. Try Keto and Intermittent Fasting....that is what has worked for me....none of this 'calories ...calories out' nonsense!

[@johnchitwood3328]

Hello my name is John chitwood I was at 270+ pounds went on special diet Today I am 202 pounds yes I do check my blood sugar every day,yes some days I have to take insulin for my insulin 🖊 Sliding scale from 2 unit to 12 units Cut out sweets I have not given my self shot In long time ago My big sister helps me

[@KG-ou4nm]

This video needs to differentiate between type 1 and 2 diabetes. Different issues and effects when eating oatmeal.

[@leecowell8165]

I think they're mostly referencing type 2. if you're type 1 you got no choice you're on insulin but I do not know why anyone needs to be on insulin if they're type 2. those just aren't keeping a lid on overall carb intake and they're relying on insulin to control the excess that they should not be consuming to begin with.

[@marialaraki9846]

Thanks a lot for this excellent video

[@DiabetesSmartsProgram]

You're welcome Maria, thanks for watching!

[@memefree3101]

For me I cook the recommended serving (1/3c) with a tbsp of chia seeds for added fiber. I top with berries, walnuts, cinnamon and it manages the spike

[@julielabrouste6344]

I don't have diabetes (yet / that I know of). I put into my crockpot, 400g of organic steel cut oats, 10 cups of water, and 1 tablespoon of salt. I set the crockpot to the slowest (10 hour) setting and let it cook between 4.5 and 4.75 hours. This makes a lot of cooked oatmeal that I then put into a large Tupperware container, and into the fridge. When I make my breakfast, I put 300g of that oatmeal in a small bowl, with 10g-20g of water, and 15g of brown sugar, and nuke it for 2 minutes on high. This is a part of my overall calorie -counting diet I started in October of 2022 and, as of today, October 9th, 2023, I've lost 75 pounds.

[@johnrosanna3927]

Good.advice.God bless

[@DiabetesSmartsProgram]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jorgearenivas1634]

I cook my oatmeal with water,but I also add unsweetened almond milk with a spoonful of ground cinnamon and a handful of blackberries and make a smoothie,I go for a walk afterwards and it keeps me from getting hungry throughout the day,,I'm on intermittent fasting as well , it's working well

[@evagarguena118]

Thanks for sharing, the "Don'ts" most especially. On my second month of monitoring my FBS and keeping notes on my daily intake. The tips you've shared are of big help.... GrandMa Eva from the Philippines.,😍

[@DiabetesSmartsProgram]

Wow, we're glad to be of help, Eva!

[@ndulaottance7297]

Thanks sir

[@ByronBarner-kb6nj]

The last time I ate and checked my glucose, it spiked over 200 mg/dl. Haven’t ate another bowl of oat meal for 3 years.

[@gloriagloria716]

I eat porridge, cooked with water, nearly every day. I’ve given up having sugar on it, now just have unsweetened oat milk with it. Since being dx d with type 2 at end of June I’ve lost ten pounds in weight. Porridge sustains me till mid afternoon when I eat beetroot and lettuce and chia pudding for a snack.

[@roseyannette2030]

It's fantastic, what you are doing for you! I love hot cereals always made with water for me. I keep my portions small, add no sugars, it's not half bad plain with just a bit of low fat cow's milk (1/2 cup or less) for sweetness and flavor. I also add just a tiny pinch of salt when cooking, I have no restrictions on salt intake from my doctor because I already keep my intake quite low. Processed foods are the worst to eat of ANYTHING, loads of additives that are not necessary and not always good for you. Also the processing often takes out nutrients that are beneficial. The closer to nature the food is, usually the better it is, not ALWAYS but more often than not. Don't be tempted to cook the goodness out of your foods. Please Be Safe, Happy, Healthy, and most important; Be Kind - Kindness Counts.

[@roseyannette2030]

It's fantastic, what you are doing for you! I love hot cereals always made with water for me. I keep my portions small, add no sugars, it's not half bad plain with just a bit of low fat cow's milk (1/2 cup or less) for sweetness and flavor. I also add just a tiny pinch of salt when cooking, I have no restrictions on salt intake from my doctor because I already keep my intake quite low. Processed foods are the worst to eat of ANYTHING, loads of additives that are not necessary and not always good for you. Also the processing often takes out nutrients that are beneficial. The closer to nature the food is, usually the better it is, not ALWAYS but more often than not. Don't be tempted to cook the goodness out of your foods. Please Be Safe, Happy, Healthy, and most important; Be Kind - Kindness Counts.

[@gloriagloria716]

@@roseyannette2030 Thank you Rosey Annette Since that post I have lost more, 35 pounds in total

[@mariateresamondragon5850]

Try it with salt and pepper (and maybe a pat of butter). Think of it as a grain, not a breakfast cereal (which one expects to be sweet).

[@gloriagloria716]

@@mariateresamondragon5850 Nice! Since my original post I beat my blood sugar back to pre diabetes by losing three and a half stones! Just maintaining now. I went from a size 20 to a 16. Just got to get my cholesterol down now so I don;t have to take statins.

[@taybeelian4755]

I like a cup of rolled oats , milk n fruit n some nuts in the morning . Will try to use plant based milk now

[@juanantoniorull1046]

Subtítulos en español por favor !!

[@daniels.deloso4181]

Could you comment on what I have been doing almost every morning... ..I cook [in 5 min] three fourth cup of rolled oats, once cooked I add 1/2 cup of unsweetened soya milk, two table spoons of peanuts or sometimes a tablespoon of pumpkin seeds, mixed it with sliced [one] banana or sometimes sliced [half of] apple. Do you approve it? Sometimes I have the 3/4 cup of rolled oats soaked overnight in 1/2 cup of soya unsweetened milk with papaya and peanuts.....could you please comment. [I am not diabetic... but 9 years ago, I got a mild stroke] Thank you very much for taking time to read my message.... and in anticipation.... my big thanks..... for your comment[s].

[@williamtribbitt7638]

I eat 1 c steel cut oats 4-5 times a week, with 1/3 c wild blueberries or strawberries, 2 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp wildflower honey. Sometimes I add 1 tsp chia seeds.

[@KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine]

Are you diabetic? I cant have honey as a Diabetic.

[@williamtribbitt7638]

@@KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine i am diabetic. instead of a regular serving size, I use 2 tsp. still shouldn't use honey, but i feel it's better than the blue, yellow and green packs.

[@JohnThomas-li2vi]

@@williamtribbitt7638 ml

[@jwestney2859]

Enjoying muesli. It is oatmeal's cousin. I put it in the fridge the night before with milk. Then I eat it with cottage cheese. Seems to me like it is working. Usually I add no sweetener. Occasionally I add maple syrup. Helps me to feel full. Maybe some day I will do a more thorough analysis, but it generally seems that bit works well for me. I am not diabetic, but if you want to learn how to keep healthy blood sugar, learn like a diabetic! Thanks for the vid.

[@stechriswillgil3686]

Need to pick the raisins out though .

[@petrusscott3038]

I’ve been eating rolled oats (1/4 cup) for breakfast with a handful of blueberries for the past 12 years. Recently I’ve switched the blueberries for tumeric.

[@acs5008]

Does it spike your blood sugar with tumeric? How is the taste?

[@janehyden1652]

WHYNOT DO BOTH?

[@rogermoosh]

Wonderful

[@robvandijen8481]

Try oat bran. It is the outer layer of the oat grain. It has all the goodness in it and is also tastier. Maybe that will help with sugar spikes?

[@MaribellaArabello]

I think I'm going to make more oatmeal from now on. Great channel!

[@DiabetesSmartsProgram]

Thanks :)

[@carnicavegirl7214]

I use steel cut with coconut milk and organic vanilla stevia with some chia seeds..

[@JxT1957]

i recently tested prediabetic, normal bodyweight and doesnt run in the family. i have been eating oatmeal every morning for years with a ton of sugar in it. i cut out out all table sugar and quickly lost over 10 pounds without wanting to lose weight.

[@sherrydelaney7054]

I’ve been eating small portions of oatmeal, thanks for the tips on how to prepare it properly

[@AUSTRIATUSTINCA]

I add flax meal when the oats& nuts(sliced almonds/sunflower seeds) are almost cook then to a mixture of chia seeds, protein powder & almond milk then top it with mixed berries! That’s my power breakfast with coffee 5 days a week. Cheap 🙂

[@nicolemoolchan3031]

Sounds like a great idea for me.

[@marleneraines9877]

Protein added to oats will help a lot with the spike in blood sugar!!

[@robertpait1916]

1/2 cup soaked overnight, steel cut oats with a few fresh strawberries still spiked my blood sugar. It's coming back down now though. I'm hoping the fiber benefit outweighs the spike. Not as "gravel-ey" as grapenuts but similar texture.

[@sheiladuncan1027]

Grapenuts was my favorite cereal. I miss it. waaaahhhhhh !! lol

[@mikeross4]

I was pre diabetic but stopped snacking tweaked my diet to a lower carbohydrate one and lost 30lbs in weight and my blood sugars returned to normal levels. I have rolled oats three times a week and although it does spike my blood sugars a little the benefits outway the negatives. There are no hard or fast rules, you need to work out what suits you.

[@Aguanga_cowboy007]

My A1C came down 7.0 from 7.5. I started eating about 1/2 cup to 1 cup of oatmeal with 1/4 - 1/2 cup of blueberries depending on days whether I do 1 hour of circuit training in the morning or a day off (or two slices of Dave's 21 grain bread with avocado). My pattern was starting to eat about 600 - 700 in the morning so I don't eat as much in the evening. On a healthy food intake day the following morning despite the dawn effect, my blood sugar in the morning before eating has been in the 120's to the low on 130's and before dinner between 95 - 103. Kind of a tricky process before figuring out the good and bad.

[@JOE-DAN]

would you like a little organ damage with your little oatmeal spike.

[@mikeross4]

@@JOE-DAN ?

[@drusillaeliad9629]

Yes I eat old fashioned oatmeal I try hard regularly for breakfast now I’d learned the benefits to my - adding healthy fruits.

[@kenmcc5734]

I concur, everyone is different. I did a N=1 experiment, BS (Blood Sugar) 6.5 mmols , bowl 1dl of Scots Porridge Oats with cinnamon and semi skimmed milk 3dls , microed and stirred a lot. After 2hrs BS 6.5 mmols. T2 diabetic. Crazy!

[@despinne]

Barley makes my sugars drop.

[@beverleywright2512]

Thank you 🙏

[@DiabetesSmartsProgram]

You’re welcome 😊

[@theresetou]

I eat a small portion of oatmeal every morning from groats or steelcuts that I soak the day before in water with 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar per cup. I top it with unsweetened homemade yogurt, olive oil, flaxseed, some berries, sometimes with an unpeeled kiwi and soaked nuts.

[@boomerang6130]

Does this spike your BG eating like this? Thanks for your comment.

[@etsegenetmeshesha2882]

I eat it every morning, but didn't know which was the most healthy until I saw this video, thanks for sharing!

[@JudithSanchez-ht6jn]

From my childhood oats had had a place in my breakfast. Until today the same information but is not the instant one. I going to look for non instant. Every food 🥘 is good but in moderation because even the good ones in big amounts are bad.

[@milesanderson677]

I've been type 1 diabetic for over forty years. I eat oatmeal everyday, I check my b.s at least six times a day, I'm also on the DAFNE system, be the boss of your own body, adjust insulin as needed and don't be afraid, doctors can advise but the true expert is yourself. You know better than anyone, if you don't, I suggest you study, it'll make your life a lot easier and please don't take these videos as gospel.

[@duplicateify]

You should not adjust your insulin on your own.

[@milesanderson677]

@@duplicateify I disagree, use your knowledge of your situation and learn about diabetes, increasing or decreasing by a couple of units is ok but you must always consult with your doctor first. I have the green light from my specialist, make sure you know your subject.

[@vjdas6]

don't you get bored eating same thing

[@roseyannette2030]

@@duplicateify Doctors are the ones who determine if a patient should adjust their insulin, there is NO blanket statement, like yours, that fits all situations, so the best thing to do is have the person defer to their doctors, not take any statement of no insulin adjustment at all. You could scare someone into thinking they are doing wrong when a doctor has given parameters for that person to adjust their insulin. There are doctors who KNOW their patients who say, if your glucose is "this level and under, do this this this" or if your glucose is "this different level" then do so and so..... it depends upon the doctor and the patient and no one else should get into the middle of that with a blanket statement, one size NEVER fits ALL. Just my opinion and I own it. Please Be safe, Be happy, Be healthy, and most important; Be Kind - Kindness Counts.

[@nikkisigmon8090]

@@roseyannette2030 doctors often make things worse. Understand your own body and take control. Is it best to forever outsource important things to people who get money for keeping the status quo/if you are unhealthy?

[@crismarieb6275]

Something that seems to help my blood sugar is eating the majority of my protein and veggies first and then having my carbs it reduces my numbers so maybe an egg before you have oatmeal may help numbers.

[@roshanisukdeo3627]

Roshiela Sukdeo I am a type 2 diabetice for 23 i love having oats 3 times in a week for my breakfast with1 apple and milk no sugar added Excllennt video😘

[@richardleetbluesharmonicac7192]

If you’re diabetic it’s the worst thing you can eat in the morning. It pure carbs. It spikes your blood sugar. The best breakfast for a diabetic is no carbs 2 eggs I strip of bacon about 4 Oz of steak and at least half an avocado if not the whole thing. Milk in the oats also turns into sugar. I bet you feel a slump towards lunch.

[@richardleetbluesharmonicac7192]

Roshani I found out the hard way after reading how great it was.

[@boomerang6130]

@@richardleetbluesharmonicac7192 Yeah, but all the eggs and bacon are going to clog up your coronary arteries that feed your heart its blood supply. I know two ppl who had bypass who were strict keto. Keto is very bad for heart health, do not fool yourself.

[@debbiechaney6607]

I love oatmeal and eat it most days.

[@ysub2435]

Yes. I still eat oats at breakfast but just cooked oatmeal with milk and only 3 spoon of without fruits.

[@ateluzvitv4278]

Hi Good day! What kind of milk should i include to the rolled oatmeal please? Thank you and stay safe ! God Bless.. Merry Christmas !

[@teresasales5256]

This video is very helpful but I do eating oatmeal in dinner it is right to eat oats at dinner?

[@joannelandon8111]

Love oatmeal and usually have it for breakfast at least 3-4 times a week

[@e-businesslifemag5077]

This is a very educative video. I have been avoiding eating oats but this video has changed my thinking. Thanks for this

[@ritacoleta9441]

Im interested about this vedio

[@davidboykin816]

Here's a SUPER THANK FOR THE VIDEO,S

[@benjaminjr.magisab.1976]

Very informative good tip for better health, thanks Diabetes Smart Program for the videos, yes I take oats mixed with chocolate drinks and it keeps me healthier and with good skin complexion as well as maintains my blood sugar positive in take as I do not put any sugar into it when I eat it. God bless you and God be with you good blogger. 🤗😊🙏

[@chronicler2313]

What chocolate drinks do you make?

[@NannyOggins]

I haven’t eaten oat since being diagnosed with type 2 over a year ago I assumed that I should avoid carbs altogether. I will try a small portion today with some almond grounds and water and a half teaspoon of cinnamon!

[@jimmclean3015]

That's a good idea just make them steel cut oats .

[@mayakattt3475]

Oatmeal & sweet potatoes spike blood sugars levels. Ppl argue about it but it does

[@user-mk2hm2zr7n]

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[@alexg1668]

I like oatmeal but I think I’ll go to 3x a week now after watching this video. I was cautious before and didn’t realize all the benefits.

[@johndunbar7504]

I have eaten oatmeal for breakfast for years and your narrative has helped me `clean up' the recipies so that I can enjoy all the benefits you mention.

[@macalindongdancing1640]

It's a very informative video and I learn a lot Thank you very much.

[@DrBharatSharma-Anjum]

Great 👍👍

[@patnoonan5281]

The problem I have is are the people who made this video connected with the agriculture industry. Oats spike the hell out of my numbers

[@myrnachaffin8885]

1/2 cup daily with fruit... Will cut milk. Thank you for the info

[@hesh2892]

Rice probably has less of spike. Brown rice especially. With rice have to wash 2 times, drain and then cook with extra water. Strain water when cooked.

[@randallthomas5207]

I eat a bowl of hot cereal every morning and it has a minimal effect on my blood glucose. I’m trying for 30-grams of gross carbs. So, I weigh out enough of he base cereal, which is either steel cut oats, Bulgar wheat, or a five grain roughly rolled ceral blend, the large particle size slows down the digestion and uptake quite a bit. the coarse grained base goes in the micro wave with water for four-minutes before I head of to shower and get dressed. When I get back to the kitchen, I ad enough of oat bran, or other high fiber, smaller grained cereal. To that I add, about fifteen grams of ground chia seed (pretty much protein, the little carb is fiber), 10-grams of flax seed meal (again all of the carbs are fiber), 12-grams of wheat dextrin (100% soluble fiber), a couple packs of Splenda, and 2-tablespoons of butter. Microwave the mixture for about three minutes. My CGM indicates a very slow rise, to 140-150 range, a long plateau, with a slow drop after three to four hours, of about two hours to drop back down to the 90s. At which time I eat my late lunch, generally a salad, and a bit of simple carbs.

[@Myeternalperspective]

Do you take any meds as well?

[@randallthomas5207]

@@Myeternalperspective I’m taking a slow release insulation every morning, and a dose of glimepiride every evening before dinner. how reactive oats are depends on how coarse they are, and how cooked they are. When I do oatmeal, I cook the cut oats as opposed to rolled oats, and the quick or instant oats. All of which hit like a south bound freight train. AS I said in the original post. I cook things a pretty short time as opposed to the directions. And i am adding quite a bit of heathy fats, and and a lot of just straight fiber or proteins which take longer to digest. The intent is to get a mixed glycemic availability in which some of the carbs digest fairly quickly and get into your system, and the rest of the ingredients digest slowly over a variety of times. Think of a sine curve, with the area under the curve being equal to the total carbs. If you eat 15-grams of straight glucose, the blood glucose almost immediately goes up really fast, peaks, and falls down really fast. If you eat 15-grams of sucrose or fructose it takes longer to get into the blood stream, and doesn’t have quite as spikey of a curve. 15-grams of whole grain hits slower, and is less spikey. Enough cooked spinach to have 15-grams of carbs is slower and doesn’t go as high. Enough raw spinach to have 15-grams off carbs, will be a flatter, longer curve. But, in all cases the area under the curve from eating fifteen grams of carbs is about the same. By blending the carbs, so the meal includes some simple carbs and some progressively less digestible carbs, leaving you with things which are progressively harder to digest, you can flatten out a meal so the carbs it contains are released into your blood stream over a longer period, without ever causing the level of glucose in your blood to get out of hand.

[@stechriswillgil3686]

Mix oatmeal with a protein . For example, eat scramble eggs after your porridge. Or soak oatmeal overnight in water with tablespoon of peanut butter . Eat hot or cold with cup of blueberries.

[@beewest5704]

I soak it overnight with half milk half water & in the morning I add half a banana or grated apple or blueberries. The fruit & peanut butter add flavor so I use no sugar.

[@despinne]

Stir an egg into the cooked oatmeal, microwave to cook it. Comes out like a sort of cookie to me. My sister put cottage cheese in her oatmeal.

[@thembinkosimboweni2009]

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[@maryhaislip4519]

I grew up on rolled oats and was studying and learning about the glycemic load of food not the glycemic index of foods because that is not a complete picture but if I have rolled oats I add fiber powder and protein powder to it and I use Italian sweet cream creamer which is only 4 grams of carbohydrates per tablespoon this not only slows entering the bloodstream increases the fiber and with the addition of the protein powder also slows down the process of digestion read mastering the Zone by Barry Sears he's a biochemist and I follow what it weighs out and I have lost over 80 lb without even trying

[@letaroc]

Everyone is different so best to check levels 2 hours after eating. I'm diabetic type 2 and I'm lucky I can eat this each day but I change and sometimes have bacon and eggs or a good Greek yogurt with berries and nuts for breakfast, find what you can eat x

[@leecowell8165]

yep.. not every day... gotta mix in the zero carb thing on occasion. I check my glucose at fast but generally my A1C stays under 6. stay away anything white is my general rule. potato gotta be careful there nothing but carbs. refined sugar a big no-no honey works much better. rice? I don't go there (at least not very often). everything in moderation. cheesecake is better than pound cake because its mostly egg & cream cheese not refined sugar stuff like that. also a small piece of cheesecake goes a long way! stay away from fruit juice nothing but gobs of carbs. and soda & alcohol is not even up for discussion.

[@rogerrosen2323]

@@leecowell8165 oats are ok mixed in w eggs and potato sometimes no bread yes i sleep since i stay up late and my head is down oats are ok

[@Europa1749]

Fairly often, I make a batch of steel cut oats in the slow cooker, enough for a few days, one cup steel cut oats, three cups water, one cup unsweetened almond milk, a dab of butter and a teaspoon salt all into the pot. They're done in about 3-4 hours; stir a couple of times. Once in the bowl I add shaved toasted almonds or walnuts, blueberries, a squirt of Stevia and unsweetened almond milk. Then I go to my local fitness center and walk the track for one hour.

[@duplicateify]

So what

[@bealapid8963]

I use steelcut oats but i get a high glucose reading even after 5 hrs of consuming so i stopped. I incorporate blueberries, walnut, ceylon cinnamon in it but didnt do any better. I guess it doesnt fit for everyone.