“The worst yogurts I advise patients with diabetes to buy areyogurts marketed to children.
“So, stay away from kid’s yogurts toavoid blood sugar spikes.”
“I recommend always reading the nutrition facts label,” says Mussatto.
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“In fact, don’t buy ayogurt brandwithout reading the label.
“Greek yogurtis what I always recommend to my patients,” Mussatto explains.
Foods high in protein break down more slowly, keeping a person feeling fuller longer.
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In addition, protein helps slow down carbs' digestion and delays their absorption into the blood.
It’s a win-win for anyone with diabetesthe protein controls hunger and keeps blood sugar from spiking.”