Diabetes Diet: 5 Best Low Sugar Fruits Diabetics Can Enjoy
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Diabetics need to be a little extra careful of fruits that they add to
their plate. Here are low sugar fruits that you can choose to include in
your diabetes diet.
Diabetes
Mellitus has become one of the most common ailments in the world today.
Diabetes currently affects over 425 million people worldwide. In 2017,
over 72.9 million cases of diabetes were reported from India. Diabetes
is condition marked by elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels. Previous
studies have linked diabetes with kidney complications, obesity and
heart diseases. Diabetics are often told to be extra careful of their
diet. They are advised to load up on fruits, as they are rich in
antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which are crucial in
diabetes management. Now, all fruits come with their own range of
benefits, and one should ideally include fruits of all colours in their
diet for maximum antioxidants. But diabetics need to be a little careful
here. Fruits like mango, chikoo, musk melons and grapes are
incredibly healthy but are a tad high on sugar content too. These sugars
are natural sugars and not the dangerous kind that you find in your
aerated beverages and candies that are known to spike sugar levels. You
can have these fruits, but it is better to consult your doctors before
you take them and practice moderations. What you can have instead
without much worrying are fruits low in glycaemic index. The Glycemic
Index (GI) is a relative ranking of carbohydrate in foods according to
how they affect blood glucose levels. Carbs with low GI value (55 or
less) are digested, absorbed and metabolised slowly and cause a gradual
rise in blood glucose. Since these fruits are high in fibre, they also
keep you full for long and prevent cravings, thereby aiding weight loss.
