Top 5 Worst Fruits For Diabetics

Learn our top 5 worst fruits for diabetics...PLUS a bonus fruit that may shock you.
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1) Watermelons and melons, in general, are amongst the fruits with the highest sugar content. Watermelon is high on the glycemic index and contains very little fiber. Try pairing it with low GI, high fiber fruits.

2) Pineapples are very high in sugar content, 100grams of pineapple could flood about 10 grams of sugar into your bloodstream. One cup of pineapple will give you over 100% of your daily recommended vitamin C.

3) Bananas are high in carbohydrates, and one medium-sized banana has around 14 grams of sugar. One banana also gives you about 10% of your daily recommended intake of fiber.

4) 1 date alone will give you around 18 grams of carbs and nearly 70 calories. Dates also come packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory flavonoids as well as carotenoids.

5) Mangoes are amongst the most dangerous fruits for diabetics to consume. One cup of mangoes contains about 23 grams of sugar and 100 calories.

6) Dried fruits may seem like a healthy snack, but by removing the water content of these fruits, the sugar content becomes highly concentrated.

[aurillarabello]

*My daughter drinks lots of water and urinates with the same rate, there are no other symptoms to show if those have anything to do with diabetes. This is a good information that I have gone through **Diabets.Care** She is 2 years 9 months, hale and healthy, have not done any blood test. But I am not certain if one can get diabetes at such a tender age. Please I will like to know more on that*

[joeegelua]

Avoid cakes, sodas, donuts, white bread, anything with processed sugar
Fruits are natural healers of the body
Fruit juices should be avoided! But the fruit itself should be eaten with moderation

[deancharles]

I was a diabetic for over fifteen years until the doctors wanted to put me on insulin I left the clinic instant and treated myself with an all fruits diet today I am proud to say that I'm no longer a diabetic so I don't understand what you are saying first I cut out sugar, flour, rice, process meat, milk, cheese and butter and went on all fruits it really works I'm living proof

[paulitaroloma]

I have type 2 diabetes, but i dont stop eating fruits, because they said fruits are natural healer, but i stop eating cakes, chocolate bars, chips and stop all sodas and sugary drinks for 1 month, i have my fbs and lactose tolerance test, im not a diabetic now, so it is the sugar that makes us sick.

[ConDual]

Watermelon 🍉
Pineapple 🍍
Banana 🍌
Dates
Mangoes 🥭

[dr.med.vienna]

As a medical doctor in Vienna, I am sorry that the information provided here is out-moded and incomplete. If the fruits are not combined with fats and/or oils they are perfectly safe for Diabetes Type II. The book written by two brilliant Americans, Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro, "Mastering Diabetes" explains the details backed up by numerous medical researches. My fruit-lover DM patients have a hearty lunch consisting of 6-7 portions of fruit (including orange, banana, mango, pineapple, watermelon, etc.) with some fresh ground chia seeds and flaxseeds. All fruits have protein and fat anyway! Some patients dropped 20 kg (44lbs) within 4-5 months; Hb1Ac of some patients dropped from 11 or 12 down to 6.5 or 7. The medications they use have been reduced dramatically. Most of them did not require insulin after a while. Many of the patients also follow an intermittent diet under medical supervision. They have a vegetarian or vegan dinner without calorie counting.
When carbohydrates are consumed with proteins and fats/oils, their absorption is delayed due to some additional chemical processes that proteins and fats/oils do not undergo..Meanwhile, the proteins and oils/fats are transferred to the muscle and liver cells, where they are needed most, more quickly and these cells are saturated with these molecules. The processed carbohydrates arrive later and are not absorbed right away by the already "fed" cells. They accumulate in the blood. Signals go to the pancreas about this excessive sugar and it starts pumping insulin.
In 1920´s the Japanese doctors used to treat severe cases of Diabetes with cooked white rice and fruits without amount restriction (However, no fats, no oils, no salt. No salt, due to the severity of the disease. )

[sylviacharriemcdonald]

Very helpful, thank you very much for helping out everyone. God will bless you.

[titilayoibe]

, mangoes and water melon almost got me into problems. Thank God I now know. I really loved having them

[thecallshop]

I disagree with number 5, watermelon. While it is true that watermelon has a high GI of 72 per 100g, it is necessary to calculate the glycemic load, which is extremely low at only 2 per 100 g serving. This actually makes watermelon a fairly good choice for diabetics when consumed in moderation.

[florinalexandruro]

Water Mellon Glycemic Load (GL): 5 = Low. That is because it is 92% water. So it is not only GI but the amount of sugar per serving that counts (GL). That means that watermelon should not be avoided, but rather consumed in small servings. Not to mention the high content in lycopene, which is very reccomandable.

[madelyncamarillo]

Tried eating dried dates 1 to 3 pcs everyday for more than a week. Im on insulin and metformin. My blood sugar rises to 400

[dorisagbese]

Thank you so much for the information, I'm diabetic and struggling with what to eat and what not to eat, especially with fruits. God bless you

[ForeverHealthUS]

Great video! I really appreciate how you've broken down the complexities of fruit choices for diabetics in such a clear and engaging way.

[doloresalston]

I want to thank you I am going to continue to listen to the video until combat my problem I must fight back

[nallanayagammuthukumaraswa]

Fruits contain Fructose.They can be consumed in moderate amounts whether diabetics or non diabetics.If consumed in that way blood sugar may not rise much

[davidgoans]

I'm diabetic and I refuse to quit eating watermelon

[edwardwong]

I am learning about nutrition and diabetes. So correct me if I am wrong, but the RATE of sugar digestion is just as important as the amount, yeah? So if you "dilute" the sugars with protein, fats, and fiber, the sugar intake will be better for you, in general?

[tierabaz]

Thank you so much for the great video and for the advice, information and tips. 😊👍👍👍👍👍

[billgrandone]

I like to eat these fruits mixed with other things as a SUBSTITUTE for sugar. Most mornings I have a breakfast of berries-blue berries, black berries, strawberries, and raspberries when I can get them (Aldi's has most year round) and add 1/2 of a banana instead of sugar. Also I have a bean salad that incorporates roasted corn and diced watermelon with jalapenos, red onions, celery, green and red bell peppers, spices, and balsamic vinegar and oil. The sweet corn and melon is offset by the red beans, black beans, and garbanzos so the corn, watermelon, and balsamic vinegar just adds a bit of sweetness and moisture to the beans

[Soytuangel]

I have type 2 Diabetes. I listen to my Dr. because I don’t want to end up blind or with a foot cut off. I don’t take insulin yet. I love fruits, but I avoid most fruits. Thanks for the info.