I assume your Mom has a blood glucose monitor kit where she can measure her blood sugar levels. They convert to sugar through digestion. This doesn't mean your Mom can't have corn or peas, but she should take it easy depending on how many carbohydrates she has at a meal. Bananas are also high in sugar. A basic rule of thumb is that if a diabetic wants to eat a banana, eat half a banana instead of the entire banana.
Protein helps slow down digestion.
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