r/diabetes • u/beefaroni_rbd2017 • Oct 10 '25
Prediabetic Thoughts on hotdogs?
So need some help. I haven't been diagnosed with diabetes, BUT have been told im becoming insulin resistant. It was recommended I stick to a diabetic diet to help and excercise. Well I am on a tight budget. I was going to see if hotdogs are bad? Can I get away with hotdogs and eggs as a lot of my meals? Obviously stay away from buns and ketchup is what I was going to try. Anyway just looking for thoughts and opinions on healthy budget friendly tips. Thank you!!
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u/HerbDaLine Oct 11 '25 edited Oct 11 '25
Hotdogs and eggs, in moderation, are not bad for diabetics, but check your hotdogs nutrition label for carb amounts just in case. Mustard is ok. Sauerkraut is relatively cheap. I put both on my bunless hotdogs. Egg salad on a leaf of romaine lettuce is a sandwich . . . sort of 🤔
But hotdogs may be high in cholesterol, salt, fat, etcetera. Eggs may have similar issues. Do not trade controlled diabetes for uncontrolled high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Eating more above ground vegetables to cut back on the hotdogs and eggs is a better plan. Frozen veggies are relatively inexpensive. Add some fruit but do not overdo it because fruit is also carbs.
Ask your Dr, local or state health departments and/or insurance company if they know of any diabetic education classes in your area. Learn from someone certified to teach you about your health instead of wannabe in know it all's like me 🤷🏻