Are soya chunks good for diabetes?

Yes

Yes — soya chunks is a good choice with diabetes. High protein but soy isoflavones interfere with levothyroxine absorption. Fine for PCOS and diabetes; if hypothyroid keep four hours from your tablet.

Verdict for Type 2 Diabetes

Yes

Yes — soya chunks is a good choice with diabetes. High protein but soy isoflavones interfere with levothyroxine absorption. Fine for PCOS and diabetes; if hypothyroid keep four hours from your tablet.

The numbers

Glycemic index
≈ 20 (Low)
Serving
50 g dry
Glycemic load
3 (Low)

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Soya Chunks: glycemic index and serving

Glycemic index, serving and glycemic load for Soya Chunks
Glycemic index≈ 20 (Low)
Typical serving50 g dry
Glycemic load3 per serving (Low)

Can I eat soya chunks every day with diabetes?

Yes, at a normal serving (50 g dry) and as part of a varied diet. Fine for PCOS and diabetes; if hypothyroid keep four hours from your tablet.

What is the glycemic index of soya chunks?

Soya Chunks has a glycemic index of approximately 20, which puts it in the low range. At a typical serving of 50 g dry, the glycemic load works out to about 3 — low. Glycemic load is the more useful number, because it accounts for how much you actually eat.

What should I eat soya chunks with if I have diabetes?

Fine for PCOS and diabetes; if hypothyroid keep four hours from your tablet. Soya Chunks is already a protein source, so the thing to watch is what it is served with — the rice, roti or bread beside it is usually where the glucose load comes from.

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Medical disclaimer

This is general dietary information, not medical advice. If you take insulin or a sulfonylurea (glimepiride, glipizide, gliclazide), reducing your carbohydrate intake — or adding foods like bitter gourd or fenugreek that lower glucose on their own — can cause hypoglycemia. Talk to your doctor before making changes, and monitor your glucose while you do.

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