Most of us know that extra weight which a person puts on, over the course of years, plays a vital role in developing diabetes. Accumulation of fats around the abdominal area causes the insulin to become less effective. This is termed insulin resistance. It means that body is compelled to produce excessive insulin to achieve normal blood sugar levels.

Eventually the pancreas of the person fails to produce the required amount of insulin and the blood sugar level start to rise. This is the critical point where type 2 diabetes sets in. This is important to note that diabetes or insulin resistance is not caused by the sweet things. Excessive calories of any kind including cake, potatoes, and sugary drinks trigger this problem. The absence of physical activity is also one of the causes of diabetes. Genes also play a vital role in the onset of the disease.

Whatever the reason is, if you are diagnosed with diabetes, then it is the right time to watch what you eat. The best way is to have a list of foods for diabetics to eat. Most people love to eat fruits but the diabetics have to take care of the type and the portion size of the fruit.

Fruits That Have a Higher Level of Fructose leads to certain problems. Eating high fructose fruits mean that a person is eating pure sugar. Table sugar or pure sugar has a Glycemic Index of 100. If a person consumes carbohydrates with higher Glycemic Index his blood sugar levels are adversely affected.

Heath care professionals were of the view that almost all fruit are good for diabetics. However the recent researches depict that it is the glycemic index of any food that matters most. Fruits that have the higher ranks of glycemic index are;

? Pineapple

? Raisins

? Ripe peaches

? Cantaloupes

The List of FRUITS For Diabetics To Eat (Lower Glycemic Index)

• apple
• cherries
• dried apricots
• grapefruit
• oranges
• pears
• plums
• prunes
• strawberries

The principle here is to select the fruits that have the low value of glycemic index and then manage the portion size according to GI. The fruits that have a higher GI can be eaten by diabetics but in moderation. For instance diabetics can eat

• 8 - 12 Grapes
• ? cup Pineapple
• 2 Tbsp Raisins
• ? Peach

This is the nice way to start controlling the blood sugar levels. However one should be careful about other foods he eats. The foods that have a lower GI must also be eaten by controlling the portion size.

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