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While it&#8217;s a delicious treat, it can be problematic for people with diabetes due to its high carbohydrate content.<\/p>\n<p>How to enjoy Dahi Vada without guilt<br \/>\n\u2022 While it can be tempting to indulge in a large portion of dahi vada, try limiting your intake to a small portion to avoid a glucose spike.<br \/>\n\u2022 Eating dahi vada after a meal that is high in protein and fibre and low in carbs can help slow down the digestion and absorption of carbs from the vada.<br \/>\n\u2022 Instead of using sweetened curd, you can opt for plain yoghurt to avoid unnecessary added sugars.<br \/>\n\u2022 Try using a sugar-free alternative to dates syrup or omitting it altogether.<\/p>\n<p>Dahi vada is made from pulses such as lentils and chickpeas, which are good sources of carbohydrates. When these carbs are digested, they are converted into glucose and absorbed into the bloodstream, causing a rise in blood sugar levels. 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