What is the best fruit for managing and preventing diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease in which glucose levels in the blood rise because insulin is not produced or does not function properly.

 

Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that converts glucose in the blood into energy.

Blood high in glucose is sticky and causes problems in blood vessels, leading to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and retinal disease.

It increases the risk of developing neurological disorders. There is also advice to avoid certain fruits if you have diabetes.

 

This means that fruit is a source of carbohydrates, which breaks down faster than fat and protein, thus having a greater impact on blood sugar levels.

 

However, experts said, “There is no need to completely exclude any fruit,” and “

Even diabetic patients can technically include fruit if they integrate the control of food quantity and quality.

He says, “You can eat all kinds of food, and it can be a healthy and balanced diet.”

In particular, fruits range from fighting inflammation to reducing the risk of chronic diseases like cancer.

It is packed with essential nutrients that our body needs. The flesh and edible peel are

It can be an excellent source of fiber.

 

It helps with hydration for people who have difficulty drinking enough water.

Therefore, it is best for diabetic patients to eat fruit in its original, moderate amount.

Then, what kind of fruit is good for people with diabetes?

 

 

Citrus fruits, as well as cherries, kiwis, pears, and apples, are recommended fruits for diabetic patients, and nutrition experts

He says, “Among fruits, blueberries are the best.”

 

According to the British daily newspaper Daily Mail, nutrition experts specializing in diabetes management say, “This is

"This is because blueberries have the lowest risk of causing blood sugar spikes," he says.

 

While one cup of blueberries contains about 3.6g of fiber,

Bananas contain 3.1g. Apples contain slightly more fiber but 4g less fructose.

 

Blueberries are very low in calories, so the risk of weight gain is lower than with other fruits.

A cup of blueberries is 84 calories, but a banana is 105 calories.

 

According to previous research, a low-calorie diet can alleviate diabetes through weight loss.

Blueberries are also rich in healthy nutrients.

These include fiber, as well as vitamins C, K, and manganese.

Manganese is a trace mineral that helps with the formation of the body's connective tissue and bones, as well as blood clotting.

 

 

Reporter Kwon Soon-il (kstt77@kormedi.com)