Types of Fruit to Avoid If You Have Diabetes
Do you know someone who is fighting diabetes? Boynton Beach Assisted Living is very much aware of the area of diabetes. The facility has residents who have blood sugar levels that are too high. In 2015, it was recorded that over 9.4% of the U.S population have diabetes. As we continue to age, it becomes more important to monitor what we consume. Unfortunately, some fruits should be limited when you have diabetes. It’s all about fructose. Certain fruits may cause your blood sugars to spike at a quicker pace than others. So the next time you bite something, be sure to know where your blood sugar levels are.
Dried Fruit
While dried fruits are delicious, they are super concentrated on sugar because of the drying process. This means that there is a higher serving of carbohydrates per serving, compared to fresh and whole fruits. It is even suggested that it has a lower amount of fiber when peels are being removed. The carbs in all types of fruits will cause your blood sugar to increase. When diagnosed with diabetes, pay attention to the serving to moderate the consumption of concentrated fructose found in dried fruits.
Juice
Even when the juice is 100% natural, it can easily still spike your sugar level. So if we assume that natural juice can be harmful to a diabetic elderly, imagine the thought of consuming powdered ones! Powder juice contains a lot of sugar to stay marketable to kids. Back to natural juice, our body doesn’t have to do a lot of processing to break down the sugar in juice thanks to the removal of almost all the fiber. Therefore, the liquid form of fruits metabolizes quickly and raises blood sugars within minutes! Swap juice with fresh fruit and reap the benefits of fiber.
A careful diet requires careful caregivers
Courtyard Gardens is always cautious on its diets among its elderly residents. As one of the most prestigious Boynton Beach Assisted Living communities, we take this responsibility very seriously. We are aware that some fruits have Glycemic value compared to other fruits (the higher the value, the more harmful for those with diabetes). This means we prefer fruits that have low glycemic value. Any elderly can enjoy pineapple and watermelon even when having the high glycemic value given that these fruits are consumed properly. Still, Courtyard gardens suggest fruits like grapefruit and blackberries to seniors who are diagnosed with diabetes. For more questions on our services, call us at (561)336-4958. You can also visit our location 3005 S Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach Fl. 33426. For more inquiries.
