According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the important principle is to choose fruits with a low to medium glycemic index (GI), rich in fiber and limiting many natural sugars.
Priority fruits: apples, pears, oranges, grapefruits, strawberries, blueberries, kiwis. These are types that contain many vitamins and antioxidants, but help maintain stable blood sugar levels.
Fruits to limit: ripe mango, durian, longan, fabric, grapes... because of their high sugar content, which can easily cause rapid increases in blood sugar.
Nutritionist Dr. Robert Lustig (University of California, USA) said: "The important thing is not only the type of fruit but also the way to eat it. People with diabetes should eat whole fruit instead of juice, because the fiber in whole fruit helps slow down the absorption of sugar".
In addition, a reasonable portion size is also very important: each meal should only be eaten in moderation (equivalent to 1 handful), divided into small portions per day instead of eating in large quantities.
