29/10/2026
Switched to basmati rice for your diabetes? It’s a good choice, but is it the answer?
From my experience, many people with diabetes expect more from basmati rice than it can deliver, as if it were the silver bullet for diabetes.
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Yes, basmati generally has a lower glycaemic index than many other rice varieties, so it’s a reasonable choice if you eat rice often.
But the rice variety is rarely the biggest factor in your blood sugar after a meal. These matter just as much, often more:
▪️ How much rice you eat
▪️ What else is on the plate
▪️ How it’s cooked (congee is not the same as steamed rice)
▪️ What time you eat it
And in Singapore, where we eat out so often, most places don’t even offer basmati.
One small habit to try this week: before swapping your rice, look at your plate. Make the rice portion a little smaller and give the vegetables and protein more space.
In this episode of The Daily Dose Live Show on YouTube, I share why the rice variety is only one piece of the puzzle, and what to focus on first. ▶️ Watch video now. Link in comments ⬇️
