If you are living with diabetes, you may have found all kinds of conflicting information about diabetes-friendly diet. And the most common misconception about this diet is that fruits should not be a part of your diet. This is not true.
People with type 2 diabetes have to be careful about their carbohydrate intake as it directly affects the blood sugar level. According to a study conducted in 2013, fruits can be a part of a diabetic meal plan.
Keeping diabetes at bay
According to Dr Pradeep Gadge of Dr Gadge’s Diabetes Care Clinic, “People with diabetes need to consider the glycemic index and glycemic load of fruits. When the glycemic load of a certain fruit is on the higher side, this means that there will be more fluctuation in blood sugar level.” Fruits are beneficial to not only your overall health, but the added fibre should be an important part of a diabetic meal plan.
But this doesn’t mean that diabetics should avoid fruits all together. Eating in moderation has always been considered a healthy alternative. “One size doesn’t fit all. If you are someone with higher fluctuations you need to control portions and consult a nutritionist for an opinion,” he adds.
According to Dhaval Shah, co-founder of Pharmeasy, an organisation that works with diabetic patients, these are some of the fruits that diabetics can snack on.
