Peas can help in diabetes control in various ways:

Peas are rich in fiber and have a low glycemic index
Peas are rich in fiber and protein which aids in retarding the progress of digestion. This, in turn, has a positive impact on post-prandial (after a meal) blood sugar levels. They have a glycemic index ranking of 22, which is ideal for diabetics. Nonetheless, despite containing a good amount of protein and fiber at 4 grams each and 0 grams of fat, a half cup of peas still contain 62 calories and 11 grams of carbohydrates. Hence, diabetic patients should include the amount of carbohydrates in peas in the carbohydrates count of a meal, to prevent overeating carbs.

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