Is watermelon high in sugar for people with diabetes?
Can diabetic patients eat watermelon ? it is abig question for a dibetic patient . not only watermelon but also many food when a diabetic patient confused about his food/diet . What to include in the diet and what not is a big concern for diabetes patients. There are many foods that can suddenly increase or decrease the blood sugar level when eaten.
diabetic patients eat watermelon ?
now summer is coming , so one of the best fruit in summer is watermelon that keeps the health healthy. Its water content is high and it protects the body from water deficiency caused by the scorching sun. But, the question is whether diabetes patients should eat watermelon or not. Dr. Priyanka Sahrawat of AIIMS is answering this question. Diabetes patients need to identify the glycemic index and glycemic load of the food before eating anything.
Glycemic Index tells us how fast our sugar will increase in the blood after eating something. Foods rich in fiber have a low glycemic index, such as cucumber, kachori, walnuts and almonds. On the other hand, processed foods, sweet things like sugar have a high glycemic index. The glycemic index of watermelon is 80, which means it is high, yet diabetic patients can eat watermelon. The reason for this is the glycemic load.
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