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Hi Sir, I am a diabetic patient can I use home made protein powder of cowpea, lentils ,bengal gram peanuts, yard long peas and legumes will these legumes increase blood sugar or not or it is safe to use.
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Yes its safe.
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You can use home made protein powder of cowpea, lentils ,bengal gram peanuts, yard long peas and legumes. The idea of blood sugar control is to take foood while monitoring and controlling sugar levels
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Actually some studies have shown legumes to reduce the blood glucose levels. Continue using them regularly.
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