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When it comes to managing blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, many factors come into play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diet, activity level, illness, and stress can all contribute to fluctuating blood sugars. People with diabetes often have many questions about which foods they should eat or stay away from to keep themselves healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fruit is part of a nutrient group called carbohydrates. Carbohydrates turn into blood sugar after they\u2019re eaten, so they have the most impact on blood sugar readings compared to the other two primary nutrients; protein and fat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While fruit is a very healthy food, it does contain natural sugars. People with diabetes can absolutely enjoy fruit as a part of a healthy diabetic diet<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be helpful for people with diabetes to know which fruits are higher and lower in sugar, as well as other things to take into consideration when choosing to consume fruits for diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fruit for diabetes \u2013 is it actually safe to eat? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The American Diabetes Association encourages people with prediabetes and diabetes to eat a diet high in fiber, including fruit. While fruit does contain natural sugar, it\u2019s also high in dietary fiber. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiber is a carbohydrate that isn\u2019t absorbed by the body, which means it doesn\u2019t raise blood sugar. Fiber is not only helpful for managing blood sugars, but it can also help reduce the risk of heart disease<\/a> (cardiovascular disease), in which people with diabetes are more at risk of developing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People with diabetes are often told they can\u2019t eat fruit because it will raise their blood sugar. This is not only untrue but potentially harmful advice. Fruit contains an abundance of nutrients, such as folate, vitamin C, and potassium, to name a few. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having diabetes increases the risk of developing cancers of the liver, pancreas, endometrium, colon, breast, and bladder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compounds in food called antioxidants can help reduce the risk of developing certain cancers. Fruit is a great source of antioxidants<\/a>, which is why it\u2019s considered an important part of a healthy diet for people with diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When deciding which kind of fruit to include in a diet for diabetes, the most important thing to consider is the overall big picture of the person\u2019s food choices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, eating fruit after eating a carbohydrate-heavy meal of pasta may not be the best choice for promoting healthy blood sugars. On the other hand, enjoying fruit as a snack between meals or having it after a low-carbohydrate meal may affect blood sugars more positively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which fruits are best for diabetes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First off, it\u2019s important to note that people with diabetes can enjoy every fruit. However, people often notice particular fruits cause blood sugar spikes more than others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For day-to-day eating, it\u2019s best to include foods that don\u2019t raise blood sugars too high (depending on the patient\u2019s individual blood sugar goals<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fruit is rich in fructose, which is called fruit sugar. Certain fruits are higher in natural sugar than others, so it\u2019s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the fruit relatively lower in sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a list of fruits with fewer than 10 grams of sugar per 100-gram portion: <\/p>\n\n\n\n