Two Important Warnings Many Ignore

Dried and Dehydrated Fruits

Raisins, dried apricots, candied fruits, and jams concentrate sugar by removing water. For someone with diabetes, they function like candy, not fruit.

Ripeness level: The riper a fruit is, the more starch it converts to sugar. It’s always best to eat it when it’s just ripe or slightly underripe.

What about watermelon?

The special case: Watermelon has a high glycemic index (GI), but a very low glycemic load (GL) because it contains a lot of water. The real problem is the quantity: it’s difficult to eat just a small portion. If you have self-control, you can eat it; otherwise, it’s best to avoid it.

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