The Health Benefits of Oatmeal

Many of America’s favorite breakfast foods — pancakes, cinnamon rolls, and bagels — are simple carbs that are low in fiber. Oats, on the other hand, are a complex carb, and one half-cup serving of oats contain four fabulous grams of fiber. That makes oatmeal a healthy grain choice to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes. Learn more about fiber’s role in diabetes management.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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