Eating While Traveling in India (for Diabetics)
Traveling with Type 2 diabetes in India can be tough — especially when every hotel buffet is stacked with puris, parathas, dosas, and sweets.
Here are some practical tips and meal swaps:
✅ What to Eat at Hotels
- Ask for plain dosa or idli (avoid masala filling)
- Opt for vegetable upma, moong cheela, or boiled eggs if available
- Cucumber raita + sautéed veggies are often safe options
- Paneer dishes with salad instead of naan or rice
⚠️ Foods to Be Careful With
- Avoid: puri, aloo paratha, poha, masala dosa, sweet lassi
- Minimize: rice, naan, maida-based breads, sugary chutneys
🥗 Safe Travel Snacks
- Roasted chana
- Boiled eggs
- Unsalted nuts
- Low-sugar Greek yogurt
- Sprouts or salad packs from supermarkets
🚶 Bonus Tip
Walk for 15–20 mins after meals to help manage post-meal blood sugar spikes — it really works.