Question about diabetes and the sugar in fruit?

Question

My mom has mild diabetes so she needs to limit her sugar intake, but she LOVES fruit. What she needs to know is this: does fruit sugar affect diabetics in the same way sugar in other stuff does? Is it healthier or just as bad?

Answer 1

All sugars are carbohydrates and thus contribute calories to your diet. Because of the fiber in whole fruits and the different kinds of sugars, the sugar does not rise as quickly as when you ingest refined sugar. Fruits are an important part of a healthy, balanced diet, however their calorie content must be included in your total daily intake. Since carbohydrates tend to account for much of the immediate rise in your sugar after a meal, it is important to discuss the appropriate amount of carbohydrate you eat with each meal with your dietician.

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

By in large, fruit sugars are better than refined sugars. However, for a diabetic, sugar is sugar.

Certain fruits such as apples, grapes, cherries have less sugar than the more tropical fruits(Melons, mangoes, etc)

The basic rule- the sweeter the fruit, the higher the sugar.

Hope this helps.

Answer 6

Yeah, it is quick sugar just the same as any other source.
Sorry to say, in soda the ingredient listed "high Fructose corn syrup" ? that "Fructose" part is the type of sugar in fruit.

My best friend from Elementary school is Diabetic. When she got too low the two best things to hike her blood sugar were either Orange Juice or Pepsi.

Same dif.

By the way. It is especially important to control blood sugar for the sake of her eyes, kidneys and feet. High blood sugar will damage these areas. After years of uncontrolled blood sugar some diabetics go blind or have their feet amputated. I'm not trying to sounds shocking. But it is SO important.

My friend is NOT taking care of her self :~ ( even though two of her grandparents have had amputations. Its a tragedy. Help your Mom take care of herself.

God Bless.

Answer 7

Please don't take my word for this, but as near as I know, fruit does contain some sugars that can be harmful to diabetics if consumed in large enough doses. Fruit sugar is different from regular granulated sugar but it affects the body in much the same way. However, fruit contains much less sugar that many other snacks, and would therefore be fairly safe for a diabetic to consume in small portions. Still, please consult a doctor, don't accept anything you read here, but talk to a professional.

Answer 8

Fruit sugar is better than refined (white) sugar products. Fruit does not cause blood sugar to rise as fast as refined sugar, but diabetics still have to monitor fruit's affect on their glucose levels and limit the amount they comsume per day. (Especially that of bannanas. They are the sweetest).

Answer 9

Fruit has natural sugar, therefore yes it can affect diabetics. The Diabetes Association has a food guidline available, and can answer a lot of dietary concerns.

Answer 10

Fruit has natural sugars, and yes it does affect you blood sugar levels, she needs to go to a dietitcian and learn about sugars and carhbohydrates, so that she knows how much she can have, some fruits have more sugars than others, for eg a banana overripe has more sugar than a green banana, big learning curve, i wish her luck