The cases of diabetes are increasing rapidly in India. Children, elders, and people of all ages are troubled by this. In diabetes, the blood sugar level of the patient increases, which causes many serious problems. People with diabetes are advised to take special care of their diet to keep their sugar levels under control. In such a situation, fruits are a part of a good diet, but they contain high amounts of sugar. In such a situation, some fruits can increase blood sugar levels. Therefore it is necessary to avoid them. Now the question arises what kind of fruits should not be eaten by a diabetic patient?

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In today's article, we will try to know which fruits should be avoided by people with diabetes.

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  1. Which fruit should not be eaten for diabetes?
  2. Takeaway
Doctors for Fruits to avoid in diabetes

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases recommends that people with diabetes must include fruits in their diet. Eating fruits can reduce a person's risk of heart disease and cancer. Fruits are good sources of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but some fruits are naturally high in sugar. Therefore, patients suffering from diabetes should consciously include fruits in their diet. Come, let us know which fruits should not be eaten by diabetic patients -

Sugary fruits

If the glycemic index of a fruit is between 70 and 100, then the amount of sugar in it is high. The amount of sugar is found more in watermelon and ripe bananas. Diabetes patients should try not to consume these fruits and even if they want to, then eat them in minimum quantities. It is appropriate for diabetic patients to consume only fruits with low GI because the amount of sugar in them is less. Low GI fruits include cherry and grapefruit.

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Carbohydrate-rich fruits

Diabetes patients are advised to eat foods with less and healthy carbs. The carbs that we take have the most impact on our blood sugar level. Therefore, healthy carbohydrates should be taken to keep the sugar level under control. Also, high carbohydrates should be avoided. Carbs are high in banana, mangoapple, and pineapple, so diabetes patients should consume these fruits in limited quantities. An apple contains about 20 grams of carbs, while a banana can contain up to 30 grams of carbs. Fruits with low carbs include berries, avocado, peaches, etc.

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Fruit juice

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drinking fruit juice can rapidly increase the blood sugar level of a diabetic patient. Consumption of fresh fruits slows down the absorption of sugar in the blood. Studies show that people who drink fruit juices are more likely to develop diabetes. In comparison, people who eat fresh fruits have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Along with this, diabetic patients who eat fresh fruits also have less risk of developing heart disease.

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Fruits are an essential part of everyone's diet. Although fruits contain high amounts of sugar, which can affect the blood sugar level of diabetic patients. Therefore, the patient with diabetes should also consume fruits wisely. They should always consume fruits with low glycemic index and low carbs. Now the patient can ask his doctor about which fruit is right for whom.

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