Aug 31, 2023, 03:00 PM IST

5 best and worst fruits for people with diabetes

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Berries

Berries are packed with antioxidants and fiber. One cup of fresh blueberries has 84 calories and 21 grams (g) of carbohydrates

5 best fruits for a Diabetes-Friendly Diet

Peaches

You can incorporate fresh, fragrant peaches as a summertime treat in your diabetes-friendly diet. 14 grams of carbs and 59 calories are found in one medium peach.

Apricots

A delicious staple of the summer, apricots are a great addition to any diabetes diet plan. Just 17 calories and 4 g of carbs are found in one apricot.

Apples

Apples are loaded with fiber and have some vitamin C, with one midsize apple providing 8.37 mg.

Oranges

Eat one medium orange and you'll get nearly all the vitamin C you need in a day. It comes in at 16 g of carbohydrates and 65 calories. 

Banana

Bananas are a high-carbohydrate food and are loaded with sugar. 

5 worst fruits for diabetes patients

Mango

Mangoes are risky for diabetics since they are heavy in sugar and carbohydrates. 

Pineapple

Another fruit that is heavy in sugar and carbohydrates is pineapple. A pineapple has 96 grams of carbohydrates and around 46 grams of sugar. 

Kiwi

Kiwi has a high natural sugar content, and it also contains more fructose than other fruits.

Litchi

Sugary fruits with a high GI, such lychees, may be to blame for the rise in blood sugar levels.