• male
• 50 Years
• 31/03/2021

What can diabetics eat?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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Low glycemic index foods, whole grains, fruits in moderation, jowar,ragi etc

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