Discussion Which Fruits are good for Diabetic people?

[atul.mathur1986]

Hi Guys, My brother is suffering from Type 2 Diabetes, can you help me find the fruits that he can have with Diabetes? Also, any help on reducing his HbA1C levels?

 

[igor_kavinski]

The best fruit seems to be pomegranate: https://clearcals.com/blogs/is-pomegranate-good-for-diabetes/

Watermelon and oranges are also good.

Avocados shouldn't have any detrimental effect coz they are chock-full of good fats.

Avoid bananas and dates. These lead to relatively quick blood glucose elevation.

I've read not good things about melons like sweet melon and musk melon so better to avoid those.

Useful information here: https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/diabetic-food-list-best-worst-foods

Lysulin may help to keep blood glucose levels in check: https://lysulin.com/

It is possible to get diabetes to go into remission with Dr. Kempner's Rice Diet or any diet with low fat and low protein. However, it's not for the faint of heart and it will lead to significant weight loss including loss of muscle mass. But usually, being on the diet, one will start seeing lowered blood glucose within a week and sticking to the diet for 3 months should lead to a normal hbA1C.

Information on the Rice Diet: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.114.03946

One more option is doing the Prolon Diet once a month. It should show significant results in 3 to 6 months.

If you would prefer to stick to the medication route, then combining metformin and berberine can be helpful. However, discuss that with your doctor.

One important thing to note that most doctors don't tell their patients (or don't know it themselves) is that T2D results from fatty liver and fatty pancreas. Going on low fat and low protein diets enables the body to purge the damaging fat from these vital organs, leading to their proper functioning again. More information here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/magres/research/diabetes/reversal/

 

[igor_kavinski]

apples.

The greener apples with a tangier taste (due to mallic acid) are better than the sweeter red variety. Mallic acid is beneficial for the liver and helpful in getting energy production going.

https://www.netmeds.com/health-library/post/malic-acid-uses-health-benefits-and-side-effects

Evidence has strongly proven that malic acid can help mitigate pain associated with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It is more effective when taken along with magnesium. This acid also enhances tolerance to exercise, improve muscle endurance and stamina, thereby helps to ease chronic fatigue syndrome.

 

[krose]

Apples, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, cantaloupe. Avoid fruit juices. I am type 2 and got my A1c down from 9.5 to 6.1 by eating sensibly. I try not to eat foods with a lot of carbs, like a keto diet. This doesn't mean you can't treat yourself now and then, just not every day. I also exercise an hour a day. I lost 50 pounds and no longer take metformin. Your brother can do it too. Good luck.

 

[igor_kavinski]

I am type 2 and got my A1c down from 9.5 to 6.1 by eating sensibly.

Amazing job! What's your weekly diet like?

 

[Torn Mind]

Measuring the effect in real time would require a continuous glucose monitor.

Sometimes the specific composition of the fruit reacts different body-to-body.

OP is a suspicious "individual" though. He has never come back.

 

[krose]

Amazing job! What's your weekly diet like?

Breakfast is a cup of zero sugar yogurt, grapefruit, and a slice or two of Schmidt's 647 multigrain or wheat toast. When in season I'll have fresh fruit. It's just my wife and myself, so we go out most days for lupper/linner. I'll get a salad with some protein, or a sandwich without the bread. A hearty soup is always good. For snacks I'll have some fruit, nuts or cheese. I don't feel that I am sacrificing anything and I can find plenty of things to eat on a menu.

I avoid foods like chips, pretzels, pasta, white bread, sugary desserts, anything with a high glycemic index.

I am a craft beer lover and giving it up was tough but all those calories and carbs add up. If I want a drink now, I have a gin and club soda. No carbs! I still allow myself a beer or two occasionally.

I was always an avid walker on the local trails, and I decided to get a bike to ride. A few months of that and my butt couldn't take it anymore. Last fall we bought Catrike recumbent bikes. Totally changed everything. I can now ride 20 miles in comfort. I also got an indoor trainer so that we can use our trikes indoors over the winter. I have been doing an hour a day to stay in shape for nicer weather.

It's a common sense approach. Stop eating crap and processed foods. And get some exercise!

 

[KMFJD]

Durian....oh god do i love durian....especially durian smoothies, the more you eat it the more you love it, i've walked 10 km and back just for one

 

[BonzaiDuck]

My doctor thinks that I'm "just fine" with A1C between 6.4 and 6.7. I'm on Metformin. I've been having a banana in the morning with my Cheerios and pecans. Once in a while, I can't help myself: I want that Panda Express honey-walnut shrimp and the sticky white rice.

For pasta, I have a supply of it made from spinach, carrots and other ingredients that are not flour. It's been months; I should prepare my Rigatoni pasta Bolognese.

 

[Torn Mind]

My doctor thinks that I'm "just fine" with A1C between 6.4 and 6.7. I'm on Metformin. I've been having a banana in the morning with my Cheerios and pecans. Once in a while, I can't help myself: I want that Panda Express honey-walnut shrimp and the sticky white rice.

For pasta, I have a supply of it made from spinach, carrots and other ingredients that are not flour. It's been months; I should prepare my Rigatoni pasta Bolognese.

Cut down the meals you have to one or two a day.

 

[igor_kavinski]

Cut down the meals you have to one or two a day.

Yeah, going hungry feels good for a change. Your body is actually thankful to you for doing that coz it doesn't have to worry about foreign substances entering the bloodstream so it gives millions of cells respite. It's also a great challenge to yourself to see how long you can survive without food.

 

[igor_kavinski]

My doctor thinks that I'm "just fine" with A1C between 6.4 and 6.7. I'm on Metformin.

He might actually want that!

Metformin has the side effect of "prolonging" life so he wants you as his customer patient for many years into the future.

 

[igor_kavinski]

Durian....oh god do i love durian....especially durian smoothies, the more you eat it the more you love it, i've walked 10 km and back just for one

What do you do about the stink?

 

[KMFJD]

What do you do about the stink?

put up with it in order to eat that delicious fruit (seriously though, the smell is overrated, it's not THAT bad) Certain varieties stink worse than others, had a Thai variety that was absolutely delicious while i was in Bali this year, if you are skeptical, perhaps try some durian ice cream or better yet a durian smoothie

/the only fruit i like better is a mangosteen