Fruits that are good for diabetics

The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Xuan Thang - Deputy Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine and Head of Internal Medicine Unit - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital

Most people still think that eating fruit causes blood sugar to rise, so they have eliminated fruit from their daily diet. However, this concept is completely wrong, making the patient increasingly exhausted. So which fruits are good for diabetics?

Fruits contain a lot of natural sugar but this is an extremely necessary food, providing various nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, antioxidants.. these substances are beneficial for people with diabetes.
In fruit contains a large water content, accounting for 75-95%, helping the body replenish the necessary amount of water. Vitamin C in the fruit helps the body strengthen the immune system. The amount of sugar in dried fruit is always higher than fresh fruit.
Many people with diabetes think that they can only eat certain fruits. However, this concept is completely wrong, in fact, diabetics can eat all fruits in a certain amount. Fruits provide water, fiber, vitamin C sugar, calcium minerals....very good for the body.
Fruit is an important food for everyone, including people with diabetes.

Not everyone with diabetes has to have the same diet.
Each person with diabetes will have a different condition, so the treatment method will also be different depending on the severity of the disease, the stage of the disease, and the condition of each patient... Therefore, it is impossible to give A general guideline for all diabetics in fruit selection.
A patient with long-standing diabetes will have less functioning pancreas than a new patient. Therefore, the amount of sugar absorbed into the body will also be different for each person even though eating the same amount of fruit.
Therefore, the consumption of fruit depends on the degree of disease and the health of the diabetic.

People with diabetes should choose fruits with a low glycemic index such as apples, oranges, lemons...
Some fruits should be limited and eaten in certain amounts such as lychee, jackfruit, durian, banana, mango demand, longan ... because they have a high sugar content, eating a lot causes blood sugar to rise.
Fruits that are good for people with diabetes such as grapefruit, lemon, orange, pear, apricot, apple, guava... can be eaten in large quantities. Apples: Apples contain a lot of oxygen that helps lower cholesterol, strengthen the immune system, and apples also contain many nutrients that help digest fats in the body. Whip: whip has the effect of controlling blood sugar. This fruit is not only good for diabetics but also helps you satisfy thirst and prevent frequent urination. Oranges: The vitamin C content in oranges is high. This fruit is considered a safe product for diabetics. Pear: this is a fruit rich in fiber and low in sugar, very good for people with diabetes.

Especially grapefruit, this is an extremely good fruit for many subjects, especially people with diabetes. Many studies have shown that grapefruit has the ability to reduce the risk of stroke, enhance blood vessel function and reduce inflammation. Besides, grapefruit can also reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, good for the heart. According to nutritionists, if you eat grapefruit continuously for 12 weeks or more, it will help your body lose fat very effectively, and grapefruit also helps to beautify the skin. For patients with diabetes, grapefruit has a special bitter taste, the substance that creates the bitter taste has the effect of supporting the treatment of diabetes, helping the patient's body to be sensitive to insulin. Regularly eating grapefruit helps diabetics reduce the risk of severe disease progression and dangerous complications. ...
It should be noted, fruit juices are not ideal drinks for people with diabetes because they are one of the causes of sudden blood sugar spikes.
People with diabetes not only need to pay attention to the choice of fruit, but the time to eat fruit should also be noted. Should eat fruit at least 2 hours after a meal to not make the patient's blood sugar rise suddenly. The best time is around after 11am or at 5pm.

Fruits play a very important role in the diet of pregnant women. In particular, when having gestational diabetes, pregnant women still need to add enough fruits to ensure enough nutrients. However, it is necessary to choose the right fruits so as not to affect the health of mother and baby.
When having gestational diabetes, pregnant women need to pay attention to their diet to control blood sugar as best as possible.
Some fruits pregnant women should eat when having gestational diabetes: grapefruit, papaya, avocado, raspberries, strawberries, oranges...
Fruit is an essential daily food. They play an important role in the diet of all subjects. However, for people with diabetes, it is necessary to learn and choose the most suitable fruit for them to control blood sugar well without the body being deficient in substances.