Is it safe for diabetics?
Food-by-food guides

Glycemic index, best portion size, smart pairings, and the GlucoSpike AI verdict — one food at a time.

Is Brown Bread Safe for Diabetics?

GI 71 · GL 9 · 1 slice (32 g), 100% whole wheat bread

🟡 Moderate

Is White Bread Safe for Diabetics?

GI 75 · GL 10 · 1 slice (25 g), commercial white bread

🔴 Limit

Is White Rice Safe for Diabetics?

GI 73 · GL 30 · 1 cup cooked (158 g), long-grain white rice

🔴 Limit

Is Banana Safe for Diabetics?

GI 51 · GL 13 · 1 medium banana (118 g)

🟡 Moderate

Is Oatmeal Safe for Diabetics?

GI 55 · GL 13 · 1 cup cooked (234 g), from 1/2 cup dry rolled oats

🟡 Moderate

Are Eggs Safe for Diabetics?

GI 0 · GL 0 · 1 large egg (50 g)

🟢 Good

Is Brown Rice Safe for Diabetics?

GI 68 · GL 26 · Generous 3/4 cup cooked (150 g), long-grain brown rice

🟡 Moderate

Is Sweet Potato Safe for Diabetics?

GI 63 · GL 19 · 1 small-to-medium sweet potato, baked in the skin (150 g)

🟡 Moderate

Is Corn Safe for Diabetics?

GI 52 · GL 10 · 1 medium ear, boiled, kernels only (about 90 g)

🟡 Moderate

Is Apple Safe for Diabetics?

GI 36 · GL 9 · 1 medium apple, with skin (182 g)

🟢 Good

Is Orange Safe for Diabetics?

GI 40 · GL 6 · 1 medium orange (131 g)

🟢 Good

Is Whole Milk Safe for Diabetics?

GI 31 · GL 4 · 1 cup (240 ml / 244 g)

🟢 Good

Are Grapes Safe for Diabetics?

GI 49 · GL 13 · 1 cup (about 150 g)

🟡 Moderate

Is Watermelon Safe for Diabetics?

GI 76 · GL 17 · 2 cups diced (about 300 g)

🟡 Moderate

Is Mango Safe for Diabetics?

GI 51 · GL 15 · 1 cup diced, ripe (about 200 g)

🟡 Moderate

Is Instant Oatmeal Safe for Diabetics?

GI 79 · GL 25 · 1 packet, prepared with water (about 43 g dry mix)

🔴 Limit

Is Bagel Safe for Diabetics?

GI 72 · GL 40 · 1 large plain bagel (105 g)

🔴 Limit

Is White Pasta Safe for Diabetics?

GI 49 · GL 30 · 1 large bowl, cooked (200 g), plain durum wheat pasta

🔴 Limit

Are Rice Cakes Safe for Diabetics?

GI 82 · GL 11 · 2 plain rice cakes (18 g)

🔴 Limit

Are Cornflakes Safe for Diabetics?

GI 81 · GL 19 · 1 cup (28 g), plain cornflakes, measured dry before milk

🔴 Limit

Is Sweet Tea Safe for Diabetics?

GI 60 · GL 19 · 1 bottle (355 ml / 12 fl oz), bottled sweetened black tea

🔴 Limit

Is Candy Safe for Diabetics?

GI 78 · GL 29 · About 15 pieces of gummy or hard candy (40 g)

🔴 Limit

Is Milk Chocolate Safe for Diabetics?

GI 45 · GL 11 · 1 standard bar (43 g), milk chocolate

🔴 Limit

Are Medjool Dates Safe for Diabetics?

GI 55 · GL 20 · 2 Medjool dates, pitted (48 g)

🔴 Limit

Is Soda Safe for Diabetics?

GI 63 · GL 25 · 1 can (355 ml / 12 fl oz), regular cola

🔴 Limit

Are Donuts Safe for Diabetics?

GI 75 · GL 20 · 1 standard glazed donut (60 g)

🔴 Limit

Is Ice Cream Safe for Diabetics?

GI 61 · GL 10 · 1/2 cup (100 ml / about 66 g), regular full-fat vanilla ice cream

🔴 Limit

Is Gatorade Safe for Diabetics?

GI 78 · GL 28 · 1 bottle (590 mL / 20 fl oz), Gatorade Thirst Quencher

🔴 Limit

Is Orange Juice Safe for Diabetics?

GI 50 · GL 13 · 1 cup (240 mL / 8 fl oz), 100% orange juice, not from concentrate

🔴 Limit

Is Apple Juice Safe for Diabetics?

GI 41 · GL 11 · 1 cup (240 mL / 8 fl oz), 100% apple juice, unsweetened

🔴 Limit

Is Grape Juice Safe for Diabetics?

GI 48 · GL 18 · 1 cup (240 mL / 8 fl oz), 100% grape juice

🔴 Limit

Are Flavored Coffee Drinks Safe for Diabetics?

GI 52 · GL 29 · 1 grande (16 fl oz / 473 mL), mocha frappuccino-style blended coffee drink with whole milk and whipped cream

🔴 Limit

Is Chicken Breast Safe for Diabetics?

GI 0 · GL 0 · 1 grilled, skinless chicken breast (150 g)

🟢 Good

Is Turkey Safe for Diabetics?

GI 0 · GL 0 · 3.5 oz (100 g), roasted turkey breast, skinless

🟢 Good

Is Tuna Safe for Diabetics?

GI 0 · GL 0 · 3.5 oz (100 g), canned light tuna in water, drained

🟢 Good

Is Salmon Safe for Diabetics?

GI 0 · GL 0 · 1 grilled or baked salmon fillet (150 g), farmed Atlantic salmon

🟢 Good

Is Tofu Safe for Diabetics?

GI 15 · GL 0 · 3.5 oz (100 g), firm tofu

🟢 Good

Is Greek Yogurt Safe for Diabetics?

GI 12 · GL 1 · 170 g (6 oz), plain, full-fat

🟢 Good

Is Cottage Cheese Safe for Diabetics?

GI 10 · GL 0 · 1/2 cup (113 g), plain, 4% milkfat

🟢 Good

Is Spinach Safe for Diabetics?

GI 15 · GL 1 · 100 g cooked (about 1/2 cup)

🟢 Good

Is Broccoli Safe for Diabetics?

GI 10 · GL 1 · 1 cup steamed (91 g)

🟢 Good

Is White Sugar Safe for Diabetics?

GI 65 · GL 8 · 1 tablespoon (12 g), added to food or drink

🔴 Limit

Are Lentils Safe for Diabetics?

GI 25 · GL 8 · 1 cup cooked (150 g)

🟢 Good

Are Chickpeas Safe for Diabetics?

GI 28 · GL 11 · 1 cup cooked (150 g)

🟢 Good

Are Black Beans Safe for Diabetics?

GI 30 · GL 11 · 1 cup cooked (150 g)

🟢 Good

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