Can diabetic eat watermelon?

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Like all fruits, watermelon is rich in natural sugar. Although watermelon is safe for diabetics, how much they can eat and whether they can eat it often depend on several factors. Diabetics are aware that they need to have the right diet to maintain stable blood glucose levels. Can diabetic patients eat watermelon?

Can diabetic eat watermelon?

Watermelon is rich in sugar. Generally, no matter what kind of watermelon is, the highest sugar content is only about 10%, but we should not underestimate this 10%. Even if it is calculated according to 7%, a kilogram of watermelon also contains 35 grams of sugar, which can be regarded as half a bowl of rice we usually eat.

Because watermelon contains a certain amount of sugar, so when eating, it should be converted according to the food exchange unit, deducting a certain staple food, you can enjoy it slowly. Food exchange unit [heating capacity 80 kcal / serving, sugar 20 g] 0.5 Liang rice = watermelon 1.5 Jin = Apple 4 liang = peach 5 Liang = plum 5 Liang = grape 4 liang.

In fact, diabetic patients can eat watermelon, but to the right amount, can not eat more, and with low sugar content of watermelon is appropriate. However, whether diabetic patients can eat watermelon or fruit, it is best for the patients to explore the law under the guidance of doctors, that is, to measure blood sugar 2 hours after the patients eat fruit to see if it is significantly increased. If patients eat watermelon after blood sugar increased significantly, or do not eat appropriate.

matters needing attention

Eat less iced watermelon. In hot weather, eating iced watermelon directly will stimulate the stomach, leading to indigestion. So watermelon is best to buy and eat now. If it's iced, take it out before eating, and wait for the temperature to rise. The sugar content of watermelon skin is less than that of watermelon, so there is no need to worry about the effect on blood sugar.