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Can people with diabetes eat cheese? What you need to know
2025-07-30 11:22:50 / JETË
Cheese is one of the favorite foods for many people, who say they can't imagine not having it as part of their diet.
But for those with special dietary needs, cheese can be critical to health.
And while many food experts have conflicting opinions on whether cheese and dairy should be included in the diet of a person with diabetes, science shows that it's good to consume cheese even if you have diabetes, but you need to be careful with the type you choose!
AgroWeb.org further introduces you to which types of cheese can help people with diabetes better manage their condition.
How does cheese consumption affect blood sugar?
People with diabetes should pay attention to the glycemic index of food and its carbohydrate content.
The glycemic index is a number scale ranging from 0 to 100 that indicates how quickly a particular food causes blood sugar to rise. The higher the number, the faster that food raises blood sugar.
Foods with a high glycemic index tend to be high in carbohydrates. Fortunately, most cheeses contain little to no carbohydrates and rank low on the glycemic index scale.
This is good news for people with diabetes who love cheese. This is because foods with a low glycemic index have been shown to help people manage type 2 diabetes and maintain a healthy weight.
Benefits of consuming cheese
According to several studies on which AgroWeb.org relies, consuming dairy products such as cheese and yogurt can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
However, many types of cheese are high in saturated fat, and high amounts can increase the risk of heart disease.
This is why it is important to choose cheeses with low saturated fat when possible and consume those with high saturated fat in moderation.
Another benefit is protein. Proteins are involved in many critical body functions, such as muscle growth, immune health, and tissue repair.
Additionally, protein can also help regulate blood sugar and reduce carbohydrate absorption.
Additionally, this nutrient is satiating and helps curb your appetite, so you're less likely to overeat or crave sugary, low-nutrient foods.
Like saturated fats, the protein content of cheese varies greatly from one type to another, so it is advisable to choose a type of cheese that is low in saturated fats and high in protein.
What else should you keep in mind?
It is known that consuming high amounts of saturated fat and sodium can lead to cardiovascular disease, for which people with diabetes are at higher risk.
Cheese can contain high amounts of these two elements, but the good news is that there are some types of cheese that have low amounts and are best for people with diabetes, such as cottage cheese or cheddar cheese.
Be a conscious consumer and read the label of the product you buy to make sure you are buying cheese with low sodium or fat content./AgroWeb.org
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