People with diabetes can eat corn, but need to pay attention to the quantity and preparation to control blood sugar.
Corn has a glycemic index (GI) of about 52-58, belonging to the food group with a medium GI. In 100 g of fresh corn, the carbohydrate content is about 19 g, including natural sugars such as glucose, fructose and sucrose. The amount of fiber in corn (about 2 g/100 g) helps slow down the absorption of sugar, supporting better blood sugar control.
For people with diabetes, you can eat a small corn or about 80-100 g of corn kernels per meal to replace other starches such as rice, noodles, pho… Depending on your diet and level of sugar control. With your current blood pressure, the amount of corn you can eat at each meal will vary.
Avoid eating grilled corn or adding lots of spices like butter or 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 you should check your blood sugar after eating to adjust accordingly. If you have any concerns, consult a nutritionist.
Diabetics can absolutely eat corn, but need to pay attention to the quantity and preparation method. Image: Pexels