{"id":30541,"date":"2025-12-29T10:21:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T04:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=30541"},"modified":"2026-01-22T20:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:43:49","slug":"which-bread-is-good-for-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/which-bread-is-good-for-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Bread Is Good for Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Bread is something almost every Indian home loves, from morning toast with chai or simple bread and jam to pav bhaji at dinner to the classic bread upma. But for someone managing diabetes, there is always that one big doubt: <\/span><b><i>\u201cWhich bread is good for diabetes?\u201d \u201cYeh bread diabetes ke liye theek hai kya?\u201d Should I choose brown bread? Multigrain? Whole wheat? Or avoid bread altogether?\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us break it down simply and clearly so you can understand and make the right choice for your blood sugar levels and overall health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian breads are a wide variety of <\/span><b>flatbreads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> traditionally eaten with vegetables, dals, and curries. Most are made from wheat flour or other grains and are typically prepared fresh and served hot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical Indian breads include <\/span><b><i>chapati (roti), phulka, paratha, naan, kulcha, bhatura, and poori. <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India also has many regional breads, such as <\/span><b><i>makki ki roti (maize flour), bajra roti, jowar roti, ragi roti, appam, and dosa,<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which are made from different grains and cereals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, the bread we buy from kirana stores or supermarkets is <\/span><b>ready-made and packed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Most commonly available breads are<\/span><b><i> white bread, brown bread, whole wheat bread, atta bread, milk bread, and multigrain bread<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packed breads are preserved to extend shelf life and are convenient to purchase and use. Although both are called bread, <\/span><b>Indian fresh breads and store-bought breads differ greatly in how they are prepared, stored, and eaten<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But just because store-bought breads are readily available doesn\u2019t mean they are the best choice for your health, especially if you are managing diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Truth About Store-Bought Breads &amp; Diabetes:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most breads we find in the market, even the ones that look \u201chealthy,\u201d usually contain:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined flour (maida)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Added sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetable oils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preservatives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caramel colour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emulsifiers and dough conditioners<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These ingredients are rapidly absorbed and cause <\/span><b>rapid blood glucose spikes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making them unsuitable for regular consumption in individuals with diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, selecting the appropriate type of bread is not just about taste; it is also about managing blood glucose levels effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Here Is What Really Matters:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of flour used<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How processed is the bread?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How quickly does it raise your blood sugar (glycemic index)?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How much fibre does it contain?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Is the Nutritional Value of Different Types of Store-Bought Breads?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are <\/span><b>approximate nutritional values of common breads per 100 g<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (typical of <\/span><b>standard store-bought brands you find in supermarkets and bakeries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Values can vary slightly by brand and recipe:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 93.8096%; height: 216px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 15.5727%; height: 48px;\"><strong>Nutrient<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 15.4478%; height: 48px;\"><strong>Brown Bread<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 16.3505%; height: 48px;\"><strong>White Bread<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 18.1372%; height: 48px;\"><strong>Whole Wheat or Atta Bread<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 16.0947%; height: 48px;\"><strong>\u00a0Milk Bread<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 16.4664%; height: 48px;\"><strong>\u00a0Roti<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 15.5727%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Energy(Kcal)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.4478%; height: 24px;\"><strong> \u00a0 260 &#8211; 300<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3505%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 250 &#8211; 260<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1372%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 250 &#8211; 260<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0947%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 260 &#8211; 320<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4664%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 175 &#8211; 250<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 15.5727%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Protein(g)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.4478%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 8 &#8211; 10<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3505%; height: 24px;\"><strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 7 &#8211; 8<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1372%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 8 &#8211; 9<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0947%; height: 24px;\"><strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 8 &#8211; 10<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4664%; height: 24px;\"><strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 5 &#8211; 7<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 15.5727%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Carbohydrate(g)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.4478%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 53 &#8211; 57<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3505%; height: 24px;\"><strong> \u00a0 54 &#8211; 55<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1372%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 52 &#8211; 53<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0947%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 52 &#8211; 57<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4664%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 37 &#8211; 50<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 15.5727%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Total Sugar(g)\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.4478%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 4 &#8211; 6<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3505%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 2 &#8211; 3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1372%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2 &#8211; 3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0947%; height: 24px;\"><strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 1- 20<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4664%; height: 24px;\"><strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 15.5727%; height: 48px;\"><strong>Total Fat(g)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.4478%; height: 48px;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 3 &#8211; 4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3505%; height: 48px;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 1 &#8211; 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1372%; height: 48px;\"><strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 3 &#8211; 4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0947%; height: 48px;\"><strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 1 &#8211; 6<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4664%; height: 48px;\"><strong>1 &#8211; 2 (recipe dependent)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 15.5727%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Total Fibre<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.4478%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 2 &#8211; 3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3505%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 1 &#8211; 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1372%; height: 24px;\"><strong> \u00a0 4 &#8211; 4.4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0947%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1- 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4664%; height: 24px;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 2 &#8211; 3<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although many bread packets carry nutrition labels, most do not clearly mention fibre content. As a result, consumers often assume that all breads provide adequate fibre, when in reality many packaged breads provide very little fibre, which may be insufficient for satiety and effective blood sugar regulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Store-Bought Breads for Diabetes: What Works, What Doesn\u2019t<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Whole Wheat Bread\/Atta Bread:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole wheat bread is generally a mix of whole wheat flour and refined flour(maida).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, be cautious because many brands use \u201cwheat flour\u201d on the front of the packet, but still use maida as the main ingredient. Upon consumption, blood glucose levels may rise rapidly.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><strong>Point to be noted: <\/strong>100% whole wheat bread is available in the market, and can also be made on order by a baker who offers customisation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Multigrain Bread: <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multigrain bread is often regarded as a healthy option because it contains multiple grains, such as wheat, oats, ragi, barley, or corn. However, <\/span><b>not all multigrain breads are equally healthy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many packaged products, <\/span><b>refined flour (maida) remains the primary ingredient, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with additional grains added in small amounts, primarily for appearance or marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that, although the bread is labelled \u201cmultigrain,\u201d it may not provide the fibre and nutritional benefits people expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>White Bread: <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White bread is one of the least diabetes-friendly options because it is:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made entirely from <\/span><b>maida (refined flour), <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">very <\/span><b>low in fibre, High on the glycemic index, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">known to cause <\/span><b>rapid blood glucose spikes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Brown Bread: <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surprisingly, but true, most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/is-brown-bread-good-for-weight-loss\/\">brown bread<\/a> in India is not whole wheat. It often contains: maida mixed with caramel colour, added sugar and preservatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brown colour does <\/span><b>not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mean whole wheat. This makes it <\/span><b>unsuitable for diabetes control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Milk Bread \/ Butter Bread: <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft, sweet, and tasty, but not ideal for diabetes due to higher sugar content, more calories and quick glucose spikes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are <\/span><b>not diabetes-friendly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and should be avoided when possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Pick the Right Bread for Diabetes?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you add bread to your cart, check these:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><b>Read the label carefully: <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always check that whole wheat or whole grains are listed as the first ingredient. Avoid breads made with refined flour. Also, check the fibre content on the nutrition label.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose fibre-rich breads, as fibre helps slow sugar absorption and keeps you full for longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Watch out for the ingredient list:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid breads that list refined flour (maida), enriched flour, sugar, glucose syrup, or corn syrup among the first few ingredients. Also, check for additives, artificial colours, and preservatives, which can affect our health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, the label should mention 100% whole wheat or whole grains as the main ingredient, and show higher fibre content. If percentages are given, make sure whole grains make up the majority of the bread.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 24px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Note: It is not only about eating less bread; it is about choosing the appropriate one.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>What are the Best Ways to Make Bread Diabetes-Friendly?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portion size matters. Even healthy breads can affect blood sugar if eaten in large amounts. For most people with diabetes, 1 slice at a time is safer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try pairing bread with masala omelette, paneer bhurji, chickpea salad, and stir-fried veggies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid pairing with jam, butter, sugar, cheese spreads, potato fillings, and mayonnaise-based spreads, as these can increase carbohydrate content and cause a spike in blood sugar levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Why Is Roti a Better Choice Than Bread?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roti is our <\/span><b>ghar ka khana:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> simple, natural, and nourishing, unlike market bread, which only appears healthy but is not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roti is made from whole-wheat atta with minimal processing, whereas most breads are prepared using refined flour (maida), added sugar, oils, preservatives, and colour additives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roti digests more slowly, keeping you full for longer and reducing the frequency of hunger, whereas bread digests more quickly and makes you hungry again soon. It also releases sugar gradually into the bloodstream, making it a better choice for blood sugar control and weight management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, roti has <\/span><b>no hidden ingredients,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just atta and water, making it a clean, honest, and healthier everyday food choice. It can also be easily fortified by mixing atta with pulses like soya or channa, which add protein and fibre and help prevent sudden blood sugar spikes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not choose bread just for convenience; <\/span><b>freshly made rotis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a smarter, healthier option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the best part? Rotis can be used in place of bread in almost any dish.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can make <\/span><b>roti wraps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead of sandwiches, <\/span><b>roti besan pakodas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead of bread pakodas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can prepare <\/span><b>stuffed rotis or parathas,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which are filled with high-fibre, low-carbohydrate ingredients such as spinach, methi, grated bottle gourd, or paneer, and cook them using very little oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just get creative and see how easily rotis can replace bread in your everyday meals!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>So, Which Bread is Good for Diabetes?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to eat bread, it should be occasional, but it should not be a part of your daily routine. You should also monitor how your blood sugar levels respond after eating it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Understanding Postprandial Blood Glucose with Bread: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you eat bread, how your blood glucose level rises afterwards (postprandial) <\/span><b>varies from person to person<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using tools like a <\/span><b>continuous glucose monitor (CGM)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you see your individual response to different breads. This is especially useful for <\/span><b>choosing the correct type of bread and the right portion size<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple <\/span><b>mantra for managing diabetes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with any food is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adjust the portion size<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because smaller portions reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Change the pairing,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and if you combine bread with protein, healthy fats, or fibre-rich vegetables, it helps to slow sugar absorption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Observe your response<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and note which breads and meal combinations keep your blood glucose stable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By personalising your bread choice and portion, and pairing it wisely, you can enjoy bread <\/span><b>without causing major blood sugar fluctuations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><strong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"196\">How Fitterfly Can Help You?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right food every day can feel overwhelming, and that is exactly where Fitterfly steps in. Fitterfly helps you to identify which breads, meals, and snacks suit your blood sugar levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track meals with <\/span><b>photo-based logging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><b> instant feedback.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand real-time <\/span><b>sugar responses through CGM insights. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get <\/span><b>personalised guidance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from expert nutritionists and build a diet that works for your lifestyle, not against it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n        <div class=\"cta-image-banner\">\n            <div class=\"cta-body\">\n                <a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fitterfly.typeform.com\/to\/Ij9S7qZx?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=CGM_Sensor\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    <div class=\"desktop-cta-image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CGM-Sensor-FreeStyle-Libre.webp\" alt=\"cgm sensor banner\" title=\"CGM Sensor Form\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1650\/370;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CGM-Sensor-FreeStyle-Libre.webp\" alt=\"cgm sensor banner\" title=\"CGM Sensor Form\" \/><\/noscript>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mobile-cta-image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CGM-Sensor-FreeStyle-Libre-Mob-Banner.webp\" alt=\"cgm sensor banner\" title=\"CGM Sensor Form\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/572;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CGM-Sensor-FreeStyle-Libre-Mob-Banner.webp\" alt=\"cgm sensor banner\" title=\"CGM Sensor Form\" \/><\/noscript>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>With Fitterfly, you don\u2019t have to guess what is good for your sugar levels. You get data-backed, personalised recommendations that make daily eating simple, sustainable, and diabetes-friendly.<\/p>\n<p>Call us at <a href=\"http:\/\/08068507599\">08068507599<\/a> and let us create a plan that truly works for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Bread is something almost every Indian home loves, from morning toast with chai or simple bread and jam to pav bhaji at dinner to the classic bread upma. 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