{"id":630902,"date":"2025-01-14T09:30:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T14:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=630902"},"modified":"2026-04-15T12:01:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:01:33","slug":"best-bread-for-diabetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/best-bread-for-diabetics\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you eat bread if you have diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re living with diabetes\u2014whether <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/prediabetes-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prediabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/type-2-diabetes-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/diabetes-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 1 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014then you\u2019re probably taking steps to manage your blood glucose levels. Along with regular exercise, sufficient sleep, and taking care of your mental health, following a healthy, balanced meal plan is one of the most effective components of diabetes management. As you focus on maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, being mindful of your carbohydrate intake is likely at the forefront of your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since carbs can quickly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/dangerous-level-of-blood-sugar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spike your blood sugar,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should you avoid the bread aisle altogether and embrace the keto lifestyle? The short answer is no, but with some important considerations. Certain types of carbohydrates affect your blood sugar differently, and the same is true of bread varieties. Keep reading to learn the best breads to incorporate into a diabetes diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-keto-diet-work\/\"><b>Does the keto diet work for everyone?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-diabetics-eat-bread\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can diabetics eat bread?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI say, \u2018Let them eat bread,\u2019\u201d says Brittany Busse, MD,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of ViTel Health. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with diabetes are faced with many restrictions that are oftentimes impossible to adhere to for a lifetime.\u201d Avoiding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/diabetes-complications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes complications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like blindness, limb loss, kidney failure, heart disease, and neurodegenerative disease requires consistency, so cutting out all carbs might backfire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vitelhealth.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Busse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests checking the sugar content of your bread. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates matter, too, because certain types affect <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu\/carbohydrates\/carbohydrates-and-blood-sugar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels more than others. That&#8217;s why paying attention to the ingredients on the nutrition label is crucial.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whole grain and whole wheat flour are typically better options than refined flour, which can spike blood sugar levels more quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/entirelynourished.com\/about\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michelle Routhenstein,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> RD,\u00a0 a preventive cardiology dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Entirely Nourished, suggests focusing on the following considerations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Meal timing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eating at regular intervals helps manage blood sugar levels and prevent spikes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Meal balancing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Meals should include a combination of carbs, protein, healthy fats, and fiber to stabilize blood sugar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Glycemic index (GI):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose foods with a lower <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/health\/wellness\/diet-trends\/what-is-glycemic-index\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glycemic index<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a measurement of how much a food raises blood sugar). These foods cause a slower, more controlled increase in blood sugar levels, which is crucial for diabetes management.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how many slices of bread a person with diabetes can eat? There&#8217;s no magic number. Your carbohydrate allowance, activity level, and overall meal plan are critical factors. A good rule of thumb is to consider one slice of white bread roughly equivalent to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/174924\/nutrients\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 grams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of carbohydrates. If you need help determining how many carbs you should eat, seek medical advice from a healthcare provider or a registered dietitian nutritionist, who can help you establish a personalized carbohydrate goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/prediabetes-diet\/\"><b>What\u2019s the best diet for prediabetes<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-bread-bad-for-diabetics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is bread bad for diabetics?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bread isn\u2019t inherently \u201cbad\u201d for diabetics, says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sjpp.org\/find-a-doctor\/pouya-shafipour-md\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pouya Shafipour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, board-certified family and obesity medicine physician at Providence Saint John\u2019s Health Center in Santa Monica, California. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even so, limiting bread consumption is essential because high-carbohydrate foods can rapidly increase blood sugar levels. Being mindful of the kind of bread you choose can help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, Dr. Shafipour says that<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.utexas.edu\/2024\/10\/17\/ultra-processed-foods-pose-unique-dangers-for-people-with-type-2-diabetes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highly processed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bread will create a big blood sugar spike (so you may want to pass on the sandwich bread and Hawaiian rolls). On the other hand, he says whole wheat or whole grain bread containing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/food-nutrition\/understanding-carbs\/get-to-know-carbs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complex carbohydrates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which are digested more slowly thanks to their high fiber content, will cause less of a spike. He adds that low-carb bread can also be a good option for blood sugar control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBread that contains refined carbohydrates (white bread) will typically lead to a<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/diabetesaction.org\/questions-blood-sugar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rise in blood sugar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within 15 to 30 minutes with a peak at 60 minutes,\u201d explains Dr. Busse. She says that those with diabetes can expect their sugar to remain elevated longer because their body is less efficient at moving sugar out of the blood and into the tissues for use as energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Busse recommends wearing a continuous <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/blood-glucose-monitor-system\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose monitor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you have diabetes. That way, you can monitor how foods, including breads, affect your specific blood glucose levels and make adjustments to your diet as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-a-dangerous-level-of-a1c\/\"><b>What is a dangerous A1C level?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-type-of-bread-for-people-with-diabetes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best type of bread for people with diabetes?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Dr. Shafipour, the best bread for diabetics is high in fiber and low in added sugars (including high fructose corn syrup). Dr. Routhenstein advises pairing bread with healthy ingredients like lean proteins, healthy fats, and plenty of vegetables. The following are healthy bread options that may be more suitable for those with diabetes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tools.myfooddata.com\/nutrition-facts\/172688\/wt9\"><b>Whole wheat bread<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contains more nutrients and fiber than traditional bread, helping to regulate blood sugar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rye bread<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tends to have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glycemic-index.net\/rye-bread\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moderate glycemic index<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and can promote better blood sugar control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/is-sourdough-bread-good-for-diabetics\/\"><b>Sourdough bread<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a higher fiber content and lower glycemic index than other options due to its fermentation process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionvalue.org\/Bread%2C_sprouted%2C_wheat_nutritional_value.html\"><b>Sprouted bread<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is made from sprouted grains, contains nutrients and fiber.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our diabetes newsletter<\/span>\n\t\t\t<form class=\"form-wrapper\" data-newsletter-form=\"1\" data-subsource=\"Diabetes Newsletter\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"dynamic-email\">Email<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" id=\"dynamic-email\" class=\"email\" required>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"submit-form-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Click to sign up\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"success-message\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tips-for-diabetic-bread-lovers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips for diabetic bread lovers\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Routhenstein offers the following tips for incorporating bread into an overall healthy diet:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pair it with protein and healthy fats:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For example, a slice of whole grain bread with eggs, avocado, or nut butter helps balance the meal and reduces blood sugar spikes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practice portion control:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stick to moderate serving sizes\u2014about one to two slices, depending on the bread type and your daily carb allowance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check the nutrition facts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When at the grocery store, look for bread with fewer processed ingredients and higher fiber content (the first ingredient shouldn\u2019t be sugar or white flour).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use bread substitutes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re having tacos, have one or two tortillas and then switch to lettuce wraps to lower the overall carbohydrate load of the meal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"the-bottom-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bread can definitely be part of a healthy diet if you have diabetes\u2014the key is to choose a low-GI option like multigrain and be mindful of your portion sizes. By pairing bread with other nutritious ingredients, like lean protein and healthy fats, you can enjoy bread without compromising your wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re living with diabetes\u2014whether prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, or Type 1 diabetes\u2014then you\u2019re probably taking steps to manage your blood glucose levels. Along with regular exercise, sufficient sleep, and taking care of your mental health, following a healthy, balanced meal plan is one of the most effective components of diabetes management. 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