Diabetes: Fruits to Avoid

that as part of a balanced meal. It contains many important nutrients, such as fiber, vitamins and minerals. Fruits that have a high amount of fiber are able to help slow down the absorption of sugar in the blood. However, some fruits have a high sugar content, which can cause blood sugar spikes.

For many diabetics, reducing fruit consumption is a limitation experienced as a poorly tolerated food deprivation and restriction. Diabetics, especially those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, need more accurate and timely blood glucose control than healthy people. In this regard, the nutrition specialist, nutritionist or dietician, who follows the patient in his eating habits must be able to balance and include all the foods most consumed, regulating both portions and frequency of consumption. Fruit must also be included in the diet, with more suitable portions and fruits.

(GI) shows how much a certain food can raise a person's blood sugar after consumption.For example, according to the common classification, if a food has an Ig score between 70 and 100, it is rich in sugars, such as:

• watermelons
• dried dates
• pineapple
• overripe bananas

These fruits are to be eaten in moderation for a person with diabetes. Consuming larger portions of fruit with a lower glycemic index may be more suitable for a person with diabetes. Most other fruits have a low to medium Ig score. Kiwano melon also has a good glycemic index.

Food Carbohydrates per 100g of edible portion Food Carbohydrates per 100g of edible portion Carob 49.9 Kiwi 9 Mandarins 17.6 Pears without peel 8.8 Khaki 16 Clementine 8.7 Pomegranates 15.9 Blackberry 8.1 Grape 15.6 Oranges 7.8 Bananas 15.4 Summer melon 7.4 Figs of India 13 Apricot 6.8 Mandarin oranges 12.8 Grapefruit 6.2 Figs 11.2 Quince 6.3 Apples 10 (average of qualities) Peaches 5.8 Plums 10.5 Strawberries 5.3 Sour cherries 10.2 Watermelon 3.7 Pineapple 10 Lemons 2.3 Cherries 9     , in syrups, nectars and unsweetened fruit and vegetable juices. The sugar in fresh fruit is fructose, which causes fewer blood sugar spikes or less interferes with blood sugar or insulin levels. Foods like chocolate, baked goods, and some sodas have high levels of free sugars, which cause blood sugar spikes.

But is there a better time of day than another to eat fruit?

in fruit slows down the absorption of blood sugar when a person eats whole fruit.

One study looked at how fruit consumption affects a person's likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. The results showed that those who ate more whole fruit were less likely to develop the condition. People who drank larger amounts of fruit juice were more likely to develop diabetes.

  2 satsumas   2 kiwis   3 apricots   6 lychees   7 strawberries   14 cherries fresh fruit of medium size: 1 fruit 1 apple   1 banana   1 pear   1 orange   1 nectarine large fresh fruit: less than 1 fruit half a grapefruit   a 5 centimeter (cm) slice of papaya   2 slices of mango of 5 cm dried fruit: 30 g 1 heaping tablespoon of raisins, currants or sultanas   2 dried figs   1 handful of banana chips canned fruit in natural juice: as with fresh fruit 2 halves of pears or peaches   8 grapefruit wedges