Can Diabetics Eat Mango? Check Expert’s Opinion

Mango, a king of fruits, is eaten lavishly by most people due to its sweet taste, and soft and succulent pulp. There is misconception regarding this fruit—whether diabetic patients can eat it. Most people and even medical experts have to say it is not an appropriate fruit for diabetics as it increases sugar level in the blood. But this is a wrong connotation. It contains fructose that does not get dissolved in the blood, and has low glycemic index, which makes it a part of a balanced diet.

Check Medical Expert's Opinion on Diabetics Eating Mango?

Dr. Padmakar Kumar, well-known medical nutritionist, who is dedicated to treating diabetic patients, discusses whether diabetics should eat mangoes or not through the following video. His video has 111 thousand subscribers. 

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Get your doubt cleared whether you should eat mangoes if you are diabetic. He has given candid confession that diabetics too can eat mangoes in moderation. 

How to Demonstrate that Mangoes Does Not Increase Sugar Level in the Blood?

This demonstration has been performed by a medical expert to ensure that mangoes do not increase sugar level in the blood. It was done in the following ways: 

• Three drops of blood of a patient were taken and kept separately and their sugar levels was checked, when he had not eating anything. All three drops had the same blood sugar level:
• The first drop was left as such. 
• To second drop, a little amount of mango juice was added, and after some time, its sugar level was checked, it was almost same as that of first blood drop.
• To second drop, a little sugar was added and its sugar level was checked after some time, it increased considerably. 

This demonstration proved that mangoes do not increase blood sugar level. You can also perform this demonstration at home to stay assured that this fruit does not increase your sugar level. 

What Nutrients Do Mangoes Contain?

Mangoes contain a variety of nutrients, which make them a nutritious part of any diet including those that control blood sugar level.  These nutrients include calories, protein, fat, carbs, sugars, fiber, vitamin C, copper, folate, vitamin A, vitamin E, and potassium. In addition, mangoes contain zinc, iron, phosphorous, calcium and magnesium.

How Should You Eat Mangoes?

The following tips will help you eat mangoes if you are diabetic: 

• You should eat mangoes in moderation. Nor should you eat them in kilos. Eating 100 grams of mango daily will not increase your sugar level.  
• Mangoes contain a high amount of potassium, calcium and fiber, which makes it an ideal choice for you if you have high blood sugar level. 
• You can eat these fruits in various forms—chutney, dish cooked with onions, garlic, vinegar and other spices. You can also eat them with veggies and meat. 

If you are diabetic, do not think that you need to avoid eating the king of fruits. You can eat it to your heart’s content, keeping its moderation into consideration.