Here Comes everyone's favourite 'Mango season'. Are Mangoes safe for people with diabetes?

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• May 18, 2022 | Poonam Nath

Sugar calories in mangoes may contribute to elevated blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Digital Desk:  Mango is the king of fruits and brings joy to everyone with its delicious, sweet taste.

Although mangoes are known for their delicious flavour, many people don't realize their high nutritional content. Mangoes are high in natural sugar, so some people think they're bad for people with diabetes. If you think this way, you are correct.

Let's see why Diabetic patients don't like Mangoes:

It is not difficult to see how sugar can raise blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Mangoes also have a high level of essential vitamins and minerals. Mangoes are not only rich in nutrients but also contain fibre and antioxidants.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) states that fibre helps lower blood sugar and aid in managing diabetes.

Fibre slows down the rate at which sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream. The National Center for Biotechnology Information reports antioxidants in mangoes can reduce stress-related to rising blood sugar levels.

Things Diabetic People Should Remember :

Next is the Glycemic Index (GI). The GI tool ranks foods based on their effect on blood sugar levels.

On a scale from 0-100, 55 is considered low, 56-69 medium, and 70 high.

Mango also has a 51 glycemic score, making it low in GI.

People with diabetes can eat Mango. You should limit your intake to one to two slices of Mango daily if you have diabetes.

You can add the slices to your salad. However, it is a good idea to check your sugar levels before adding mangoes to your meal. You can also do a test to determine how mangoes impact your health after eating.

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