Aug 6, 2025: Fasting is a common practice during festivals and religious occasions in India. Every month brings some form of religious occasions, and people observe fasts according to their faith, financial situation, and physical capacity. Many go all out with elaborate rituals and offerings. But for diabetic patients, fasting can become quite challenging, especially when there’s confusion about what to eat throughout the day.
Diabetes sufferers may be at risk from persistent hunger. It might make sugar levels go up or down, which could be bad for your health. So, what can a diabetic person eat during fasts to keep their energy up while maintaining stable blood sugar?
Dr. Diksha Bhavsar, an expert in Ayurveda, recently posted a helpful guide on Instagram that includes potato- and sugar-free, healthy fasting recipes. These meals are meant to nourish without causing harmful spikes in blood sugar, and they don't even need a lot of complicated ingredients.

Here are some diabetes-friendly fasting recipes that you can enjoy without worry:

Upma Rajgira
Made using amaranth (rajgira) flour lightly roasted in ghee, this dish includes ginger, curry leaves and green chillies, finished with lemon juice and coriander. It is light, nutritious, and devoid of potatoes in any way.

Samak and Khichdi Rice
This wholesome dish combines samak rice with bottle gourd and simple spices like cumin and ginger. It’s cooked until soft and fluffy, making it an ideal meal to stay full without spiking blood sugar.

Herbal Water with Coriander and Cumin
A gentle, calorie-free drink made by boiling cumin and coriander seeds in water. It aids in the regulation of blood sugar levels and supports healthy digestion. A soothing option for sipping throughout the day.

Thalipeeth of Buckwheat
This flatbread is lightly roasted in a pan with buckwheat (kuttu) flour, rock salt, ginger, and grated gourd. It’s easy to digest and helps keep hunger away for longer.

Cucumber And Peanut Salad
A refreshing mix of cucumber and roasted peanuts tossed with mint, lemon juice and rock salt. Crunchy, hydrating and naturally sugar-friendly, it makes for a perfect fasting salad.

Roasted Makhana Snack
Fox nuts (makhana) are lightly roasted in ghee with black pepper, rock salt and dry ginger. This crunchy snack has a low glycemic index and can be kept all day in an airtight jar.

Chaat with Pomegranate and Papaya
A straightforward fruit chaat made with papaya chunks, fresh pomegranate seeds, lemon juice, black salt, and mint. It’s rich in fibre and hydration—great for keeping energy levels steady.

In addition to controlling blood sugar, these recipes provide enough variety to make fasting more manageable and enjoyable for diabetics.