A lot of my clients approached me recently because of few posts shared on whether mangoes are good or bad for diabetic people. In simple words:
Eating low-glycemic index foods (GI value <=55) is considered as an important tool to control diabetes. If we look at the glycemic index of mango, it is 51 which gives us an indication that: it is safe to eat a mango. But, the question here is
Eating Mangoes Without Portion Control? A Big No!
Specifically for diabetic people, I really don’t recommend any fixed rule (for example eat 1/2 bowl or one slice per day) to eat mangoes because it depends on multiple factors including sugar levels.
Top 5 Key Considerations for Diabetics Eating Mangoes
- If you are pre-diabetic then you can enjoy mango provided you are maintaining the portion size e.g. 1/2 cup
- Keep a track of the total carbohydrates intake in a day. FYI, 1/2 cup of mango contains 35 gms carbohydrates
- If sugar levels are too high then it’s always good to eat mangoes under expert advice. Even a single slice of mango can spike up the blood sugar levels in highly diabetic people
- Avoid eating mango with other high carb food or food with high glycemic index. Instead can be eaten as in between snack.
- It’s always good to consult Diabetologist or Diabetes educator to avoid any health risk.
Conclusion
As a diabetic person you can enjoy mango provided you maintain the portion size, cut down and keep a track of total carbohydrates intake in a day, exercise regularly and stay stress-free.
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