Category: Fruits good for diabetes patients

The five best fruits for diabetes are berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries), cherries, apples, citrus fruits (e.g., oranges, grapefruits), and avocados, as they have lower glycemic indices and provide essential nutrients.

Pear is a wonderful addition to your diabetes diet plan as it is an excellent source of fiber and vitamin K. It has a low GI index and thus decreases the rate of absorption of glucose.

Fruits with high glycemic index value if taken in large quantity are harmful for diabetic persons. For example Pineapple, Ripen banana, large sized mangoes, high quantity watermelon, cooked fruits, fruit juices, apple sauces, packed and processed fruits.

Kiwi slows down the digestion and thus helpsin lowering blood glucose levels. It has high source of vitamin C, fibre and water content suitable for lowering blood glucose levels. Thus, kiwi is good for diabetes.

Guava has low glycemic index value and thus doesnot raise blood sugar immediately. It is a high source of vitamin C and has low sodium and potassium content making it a perfect diabetic fruit. It has good fibre content that helps in good bowel movement. Guava skin may cause spikes in blood glucose levles, so peel …

Watermelon has high glycemic index value. This means it shall increase blood sugar levels immedately after eating. But it is of great nutrional benfit. It has lycopen that reduces risk of cancer and heart disease. It has high fibre and water content essential for weight management. Thus, a diabetic person can eat watermelon only in limited …