People who are diabetic need to limit/monitor their what intake?

• A. Sugar/Carbs
• B. Protein
• C. Fat
• D. Fiber

Answer: (A)

Carbohydrates are the nutrient that most directly affects blood sugar because they are converted into glucose after eating. For people with diabetes, monitoring how many carbs you eat at each meal helps keep blood glucose stable and makes managing insulin or medications easier. Sugars are a subset of carbohydrates that raise blood glucose quickly, so limiting added sugars is especially helpful, though the focus is on total carbohydrate intake, not just sugars.

Protein and fat don’t cause rapid rises in blood sugar the way carbs do, though they’re important for overall nutrition and heart health. Fiber, while a carbohydrate, tends to slow glucose absorption and is generally encouraged rather than limited. So the best approach is to monitor and moderate carbohydrate intake (including sugars) to manage blood glucose effectively.