Read Desk. Eating fruits is considered very good for health, and we all should eat one fruit every day. But, talking about diabetes, it is better to consume fruits with some caution in this disease, because the sugar level in some fruits is very high, and one such fruit is sapota.
People like the sweet taste of this fruit and it contains many nutrients, however, eating this fruit can prove to be harmful in diabetes. Diabetic patients eat it without knowing, but the sugar level may increase. So let us know about it in detail.
Natural sugar is very high
Sapota contains very high amount of fructose and sucrose. This is the reason why blood sugar can increase rapidly after eating it, which can be dangerous for diabetes patients.
High Glycemic Index (GI)
The glycemic index of sapota is medium to high. This means that it releases sugar rapidly in the body, which can cause a sudden sugar spike.
risk of weight gain
Sapota is a fruit rich in calories. If weight increases in diabetes, insulin resistance can increase further, making it more difficult to control sugar.
high amounts of carbohydrates
A medium-sized sapota contains a good amount of carbohydrates, which should be limited for diabetic patients.
What do the studies say?
According to some nutrition studies, excessive consumption of fruits with high sugar content, including sapota, can significantly increase post-meal sugar levels in type-2 diabetes patients.
Should one not eat sapota at all in diabetes?
If sugar levels are well under control, a very small quantity (2–3 small pieces) can be taken occasionally, that too not on an empty stomach, along with some fiber or protein as per the advice of a doctor or dietician.
Which fruits are safe for diabetes?
Apple, Pear, Guava, Jamun, Kiwi, Berries
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