Is Milk Bad For Diabetics

The choice of the type of milk and the appropriate amount (portion), are basic.

The consumption of milk in diabetics can be one of the main doubts for those who live with this disease and also for their families.

In that sense, myths have recently increased around the consumption of milk, among which those that indicate it as causing diseases such as bronchitis, influenza, conjunctivitis, among others.

Milk in diabetics, yes or no?

Beyond the myths about milk consumption, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) indicates that milk provides essential nutrients, proteins of high biological value, healthy fats and is an important source of food energy.

In that sense, the consumption of milk in diabetics is allowed except for specific cases that prevent its consumption such as allergy, intolerances or other conditions that the treating physician refers.

In general, an equivalent or portion of whole milk provides:

• 95 calories
• 12 grams of carbohydrates
• 2 grams of fat
• 9 grams of protein

What is the most recommended milk for people with diabetes?

Therefore, the choice of the type of milk and the appropriate amount (portion) are basic points to achieve a balance in the diet of the patient with diabetes.

The recommendations of the consumption of milk should have as main objectives to avoid excesses in the feeding, to contribute the necessary nutrients with a balance in the contribution of energy.

An excess of calories (energy), saturated fat or carbohydrates could result in high blood sugar levels, overweight or obesity.

In this regard, the recommendation for milk is one cup of 240 ml per day. However, in each case the recommendation may vary according to the individual characteristics of each individual, therefore, the nutritionist must be visited to obtain a personalized recommendation.

The best option is one that is prescribed individually and personalized according to each patient with diabetes. The suggestion for people with diabetes is to choose skim or low fat milk. If you have lactose intolerance, you should choose the lactose versions.

Nutrients provided by milk

Milk provides necessary amounts of nutrients such as:

• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Riboflavin
• Selenium
• Pantothenic acid
• B12 vitamin.

Finally, the Ssa also indicates that habitual milk consumption is linked to the decrease in the risk of developing diseases such as cancer and osteoporosis.