Local fruit is a delicacy - and right now, popular fruits are ripening on our doorstep. But there is also sugar in fruit. People with diabetes therefore ask themselves which fruits raise blood sugar - and how much fruit they can eat with a clear conscience. The pharmacy magazine “Diabetes Guide” provides answers.
Blood sugar friendly, right?
Different fruits have different effects on blood sugar. Some change it less, such as fruits rich in fiber and water such as berries and oranges .
Contain a lot of sugar:
Other varieties contain high amounts of sugar that increase blood sugar more, such as grapes , bananas and pineapples . Although people with diabetes do not have to go without them, it is better to enjoy these fruits in moderation - i.e. no more than the two portions recommended by the German Nutrition Society, a total of 250 grams.
Are blood sugar friendly…
Blueberries and blackberries , apples and pears have moderate sugar content .
Bananas are also considered healthy, but they have something special: there are around 20 grams of carbohydrates, i.e. starch and sugar, in 100 grams. Ripe bananas can contain a lot of sugar. Be careful of grapes: they are among the sugariest fruits of all.
Don't rely on taste alone
The best way to find out how your blood sugar reacts to different fruits is to measure before and after eating ” advises Professor Diana Rubin, head of the Center for Nutritional Medicine at the Vivantes Clinic in Berlin-Spandau. By the way: The taste does not necessarily provide reliable information about the sugar content. A sour apple may contain more sugar than a sweet one. Therefore, be sure to test how your blood sugar reacts to your favorite variety.
Source:
The pharmacy magazine “Diabetes Ratgeber” 9/2022 is currently available in most pharmacies.
There is lots of other interesting health news at https://www.diabetes-ratgeber.net as well as on Facebook and Instagram .
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