How much fruit should diabetic patients consume?

It is very important for diabetic patients to have a healthy diet. Reminding that balanced fruit consumption is important in a healthy diet, Anadolu Health Center Nutrition and Diet Specialist Tuba Örnek said, “The fact that the carbohydrates we consume daily are complex and the daily energy does not exceed 40-50 percent is valid for everyone who does not have a special situation. It is much more important for diabetic patients. Therefore, fruits, which we know are healthy carbohydrate sources, should be kept in certain portions. “There is no fruit that we can eat as much as we want,” he said. Nutrition and Diet Specialist Tuba Örnek made suggestions especially for diabetic patients…

Consuming grapes, figs, bananas, melons, watermelons and dried fruits with a high glycemic index, that is, they can change blood sugar levels quickly, may be harmful for some people. Since other fruits have high fiber content, fruits consumed during snacks help balance blood sugar. You can have a fruit snack 2-2.5 hours after the main meal.

Portions should be determined individually by a dietician.

Portions need to be determined by the dietitian according to the person’s needs and blood sugar level. The juice of the fruit can be consumed freshly squeezed, not ready-made. However, since it is purified from its pulp, its glycemic index increases. Therefore, it would be more beneficial to consume it together with its pulp in the form of a smoothie, not exceeding 100 ml in a snack.