What Fruits Can A Diabetic Eat?

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Good Fruits For Diabetics

Fiber rich foods are generally safe for diabetics to eat because they tend to have a lower glycemic index (GI) and therefore do not spike blood sugar levels to the same extent as high GI foods. This is because fiber delays the emptying of stomach contents into the small intestine which slows down the absorption of sugar into the blood stream. Fiber rich fruits tend to be fruits with edible skins and seeds as it is these parts of the fruit that are highest in fiber. Fruits high in fiber include (fiber content in brackets): passion fruit (10.4%), raspberries (6.5%), apples (2.5%), pears (2.1%), apricots (2.1%), blueberries (2.7%), kiwifruit (2.1%), strawberries (2.0%), pomegranates (3.4%), and avocados (6.7%).              
The avocado is not only high in fiber, but is also a rich source of monounsaturated fat. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends a diet high in monounsaturated fat as it can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease which is more common in diabetics than the general population. There is also some evidence that a diet rich in monounsaturated fat can improve glycemic control.

Bad Fruits For Diabetics

Fruits with high amounts of the sugars glucose and sucrose tend to have high GI values and should only be eaten in small amounts as they can spike blood glucose levels very quickly. Most however can still be enjoyed in small quantities as part of a healthy diabetic meal plan. High GI fruits include bananas, cantaloupes, dates, grapes, watermelon, pineapples, and oranges. Dates in particular should be eaten sparingly because they have an extremely high sugar content per serving (55g in half a cup of chopped dates). Combine this with a relatively high GI of 53 and you have a food that will produce a significant glycemic response, even in small amounts.