Does a Person with Diabetes can Eat Dates??

 


People who are suffering from diabetes can eat a serving of 2–3 dates at a time. However, before having a serving of dates the person should take advice from their doctor to confirm that eating dates is safe. Those people who are suffering from diabetes should follow a diet and should intake fewer amounts of carbohydrates to keep their blood sugar levels constant.

Dates can vary in different sizes and different varieties. One of the varieties of dates like Medjool dates is larger compared to all other varieties. A Medjool date is highly rich in calories, carbohydrates, sugars, and fiber. A Medjool date that weighs 24 g consists of 66.5% of calories, 18 g of carbohydrates, 16 g of sugars, and 1.61 g of fiber.

Dates are also highly rich in a variety of nutrients. Some of the nutrients which are present in dates include magnesium and potassium. These nutrients are also a good source of fiber, carbohydrates, and antioxidants. The fibers which are present in dates are used in slowing the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream.

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