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Watermelon is a delicious fruit, contains many vitamins and minerals that are good for health. However, this fruit contains a lot of carbohydrates, so it can increase blood sugar after eating. So can diabetics eat watermelon?
1.The benefits of watermelon
Watermelon is native to West Africa, is a fruit that contains many vitamins and minerals that are very good for health. Watermelon contains an abundant amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium,... Vitamin A helps keep eyes healthy and supports the functioning of kidneys, heart, lungs. Vitamin C in watermelon helps improve heart health, prevent some cancers, increase resistance to fight symptoms of the common cold. Watermelon is also rich in fiber, so it is good for the digestive system.
Watermelon contains more than 90% water, so eating a moderate amount of watermelon will not only help curb cravings for sweets, but can also keep you fuller for longer. Watermelon can help you stick to your diet and aid in weight management.
Diabetics can eat watermelon? There are currently no studies investigating a direct link between watermelon consumption and diabetes management. However, there is some evidence that eating watermelon may help reduce the risk of some complications of diabetes.
Watermelon contains a moderate amount of lycopene , this is the pigment that gives fruit color but is also a strong antioxidant. Some early research suggests that lycopene found in tomatoes may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. About 68% of people with diabetes aged 65 and older die from cardiovascular disease. About 16% of these died from stroke. For this reason, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has classified diabetes as one of the controllable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
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2.Can people with diabetes eat watermelon?
To find out “can people with diabetes eat watermelon” you need to know about the GI and GL.
The glycemic index (GI) reflects the rate at which foods raise blood sugar after eating. The GI index consists of 100 points, in which glucose has a GI of 100, filtered water has a GI of 0. Each food has a certain GI value, the higher the GI, the more unhealthy the food is, the more unhealthy it is. diabetes.
The glycemic load (GL) is the combination of the GI and the actual amount of carbohydrates in a serving. The GL index is considered to have more advantages than the GI index in assessing the amount of sugar in food and its ability to increase blood sugar after meals.
Some people with diabetes control their blood sugar by counting carbohydrates. Foods with a low or medium GI are considered less likely to raise blood sugar. Foods with a GI of 55 or less are considered low. A GI between 55-69 is considered moderate, and a GI of 70 or higher is considered high. Meanwhile, a GL below 10 is low, between 10-19 is average, and 19 and above is considered high.
Watermelon typically has a GI of 72 but a GL of 2 per 100 grams of serving. Thus, the GL of watermelon is low and people with diabetes can eat watermelon in a moderate amount, in balance with other foods in the meal.
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Người bị bệnh đái tháo đường cần phải quan tâm nhiều hơn đến cách tính toán khẩu phần ăn sao cho phù hợp với nhu cầu và tình trạng sức khỏe. Nếu chưa rõ, bạn có thể tìm hiểu kỹ hơn thông qua bài trắc nghiệm ngắn sau đây.3. How reasonable is it for diabetics to eat watermelon?
The following are some notes to help diabetics eat watermelon properly, both to help provide nutrients from watermelon, and to reduce the risk of sudden high blood sugar after eating:
Use fresh watermelon , eat whole pieces, do not force to get water, do not add sugar. Watermelon should not be eaten immediately after a meal, but should be eaten 1-2 hours after a meal to avoid the risk of a sudden spike in blood sugar. Diabetics eat watermelon in moderation, should only eat a piece of about 200g each time, do not eat more than 500g/day.
4. Which fruits are suitable for people with diabetes?
Chế độ ăn cho bệnh nhân tiểu đường
Although eating watermelon has many benefits, when you have diabetes, you should diversify your diet with lower GI fruits. As a general rule, lower-carbohydrate fruits have a lower GI, so diabetics can eat more. Some fruits that are good for diabetics have little significant effect on blood sugar, including: plums, grapefruits, peaches, apples, pears, oranges, tangerines,...
When eating fruits, people Diabetics should choose fresh fruit, no added sugar when eating. Limit your intake of fruit juices or fruit syrups. If using canned fruit, read the label carefully to know the amount of sugar in the product. In the case of canned fruits soaked in syrup or sugar, they should be washed and drained before eating.
Watermelon is a fruit rich in nutritional value, but to control blood sugar, you should eat the fruit directly when it is still fresh, avoid juicing, add sugar to increase blood sugar suddenly.
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Reference sources: healthline.com, .medicalnewstoday.com
