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Sushi for People with Diabetes – Everything You Need to Know

Sushi for People with Diabetes – Everything You Need to Know

  By: Editors at DiabetesIQ  |  Published: August 28, 2021   
Published: August 28, 2021   

Sushi for People with Diabetes – Everything You Need to KnowSushi for People with Diabetes – Everything You Need to Know
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Sushi is an extremely popular food around the world. There is a wide variety of sushi choices out there, but when it comes to people with diabetes, not all sushi is created equal. On a plus side, sushi has a plenty of health benefits that are very important for diabetic people – omega-3 fatty acids in fish, as well as nori and wasabi, can help reduce inflammation and prevent stroke and heart disease, while ginger that is traditionally served with sushi can protect against respiratory viruses.

On the other side, sushi is often associated with white rice that can cause a sudden spike in blood sugar levels and with soy sauce that is high in sodium. Masago is another common sushi ingredient that is rich in sodium, and different mayos that although add so much flavor, add plenty of calories to your sushi dinner.

When you make sushi at home, you have a flexibility of creating exactly the way you want, so you get all the benefits and avoid all or most of the downsides. Here are a few diabetic-friendly sushi recipes that you can make at home and enjoy without being concerned about excessive carbs or calories.


Tuna Sushi Roll with Cauliflower Rice

This is a recipe for a great tasting, low-carb and diabetic-friendly tuna sushi roll made with cauliflower rice.

Salmon, Cream cheese, and Guacamole Sushi Roll

Sushi without rice is the most diabetic-friendly kind of sushi out there and also a perfect choice for people who are watching calories.

Salmon, Yellowtail and Cream Cheese Sushi Roll

This light diabetic-friendly sushi roll is made without rice and packs a delightful combination of salmon, yellowtail fish and cream cheese.

Cucumber Sushi Roll with Salmon and Yellowtail

This diabetic-friendly sushi roll is very light, since it doesn’t have any rice in it, but full of flavor!

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