Secret to eating fruit without increasing blood sugar for people with diabetes

Kiều Vũ (Tổng hợp từ WHO & ADA) |

One of the common concerns is whether people with diabetes should eat fruit. If so, how to eat it without increasing blood sugar.

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, characterized by chronic high blood sugar levels due to the body lacking insulin or not using insulin effectively.

Diet plays an extremely important role in controlling diseases. According to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes can completely eat fruit, as long as they choose the right type and control their portion sizes.

Fruit is a source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. However, because they contain carbohydrates especially fructose they can affect blood sugar if not eaten properly.

A study published in the British Medical Journal showed that consuming some whole fruits, especially blueberries, apples and grapes, is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. In contrast, fruit juices, even 100% natural juices, are associated with an increased risk of disease due to loss of fiber and increased sugar absorption.

The World Health Organization recommends that people with diabetes should prioritize fruits with a low glycemic index (GI), such as strawberries, oranges, grapefruits, kiwis, apples and pears. These types release sugar more slowly into the blood, helping to avoid sudden increases in blood sugar.

Some important principles when eating fruit for people with diabetes

People with diabetes should eat whole fruits instead of juice. Do not eat fruits with foods high in refined sugar. Combine with healthy fats or protein (such as unsweetened yogurt, nuts) to slow down the absorption of sugar. Control your portion sizes, for example, you should only eat one medium-sized apple at a time. According to the recommendation, you should only eat about 150 - 200 grams (equivalent to 1-2 units of ripe fruit) per day, divided into 2-3 times a day, eat about 30 minutes after main meals and do not eat when hungry.

People with diabetes do not need to completely abstain from fruits but should eat them selectively, in moderation and combine them appropriately in their daily diet to control blood sugar well and improve overall health.

Kiều Vũ (Tổng hợp từ WHO & ADA)
TIN LIÊN QUAN

Combining cucumber with this food helps lower blood sugar effectively

|

Cucumbers - a popular vegetable in the summer, when combined properly with apple cider vinegar will bring significant blood sugar reduction.

Reasons to eat this familiar, cheap fruit for breakfast

|

Bananas are one of the popular and easily digestible fruits, recommended to eat for breakfast thanks to their outstanding health benefits.

Fruits with a low glycemic index, should be included in family meals

|

Few housewives know that most of the fiber in pears is soluble fiber - the substance that can reduce cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar.

Car suddenly reverses, Throwing a woman walking in a hospital in Hanoi

|

Hanoi - The pickup truck suddenly reversed and drove a woman walking in the grounds of Ha Dong General Hospital.

Mountainous commune in Nghe An owes 530 million VND for food and stationery

|

Nghe An - Many individuals submitted petitions to collect a debt of more than 530 million VND from Chau Tien Commune People's Committee (Nghe An), mainly arising before 2021.

Israel kills senior commander of the Coast Guard in Tehran

|

Israel said it killed the wartime chief of staff of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in an airstrike in the capital Tehran.

The 200 billion VND villa and assets of Meritorious Artist Vu Luan - adopted child of Vu Linh

|

Meritorious Artist Vu Luan - adopted child of Vu Linh lives in a 200 billion VND villa with his Miss wife. He also owns many assets in common with his wife after marriage.

Exam scores, benchmarks for grade 10 in 2025 of provinces and cities

|

The list of provinces and cities announcing the 10th grade entrance exam scores for the 2025-2026 school year is updated quickly and accurately by Lao Dong.

Combining cucumber with this food helps lower blood sugar effectively

Quang Minh (THEO ABOLUOWANG) |

Cucumbers - a popular vegetable in the summer, when combined properly with apple cider vinegar will bring significant blood sugar reduction.

Reasons to eat this familiar, cheap fruit for breakfast

Kiều Vũ (Journal of the American College of Nutrition) |

Bananas are one of the popular and easily digestible fruits, recommended to eat for breakfast thanks to their outstanding health benefits.

Fruits with a low glycemic index, should be included in family meals

Kiều Vũ (Tổng hợp từ AHA & WGO) |

Few housewives know that most of the fiber in pears is soluble fiber - the substance that can reduce cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar.