116: Oats, Oatmeal and Diabetes

116: Oats, Oatmeal and Diabetes

March 10, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 116

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The episode discusses the suitability of oats and oatmeal for individuals with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Whether we’re talking oats and oatmeal, cream of wheat, or grits, these classic breakfast items are marketed as a “heart healthy” options, but with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, are these foods a good choice? Were always receiving questions around oatmeal and diabetes: “Do u know if eating oatmeal is good for diabetics?”“I make steel cut oats in the morning and put in honey some chia seeds, walnuts, half an apple and pumpkin seeds if I have them – is this enough to balance out the sugar?”My...

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