Can a diabetic have watermelon? - The Indian Express

The ripeness of a piece of fruit will influence the glycaemic index (GI) of a meal. Even if the meal contains low GI, one should keep an eye on the number of carbohydrates and portion size, advises Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal medicine,…

It is a widely held belief that people who have diabetes cannot consume fruits as they are high in carbohydrates and fructose, a natural sugar that raises blood sugar levels. While diabetes patients … [+2667 chars]

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