Can diabetes eat persimmon?

Question

My mother recently started having persimmons, as she heard they are good for health. She's also diabetic, so we're wondering if persimmons are a fruit that diabetics can eat safely.

Rahul Verma · Accepted Answer

I totally get it, when a fruit looks so exotic and sweet we always hesitate to touch it. Persimmons actually have quite a bit of natural sugar, so eating them in very small, controlled portions is key if you don't want a spike.

Suresh Krishnan · Answer

My grandmother always says seasonal fruits are good in moderation, but my doctor advised me to be careful with persimmons because of their carbohydrate density. Please check your personal sugar targets with your doctor first.

Swati Deshmukh · Answer

Yes, you can eat a small portion of persimmon. Just make sure it is not overripe as the sugar concentration becomes higher then.

Ananya Sen · Answer

I completely understand the fear of trying new fruits when you are anxious about your glucose numbers. Persimmon is sweet but has fiber too. Having just half of the fruit as a snack is a safe way to start without stress.

Madhavi Shah · Answer

I have lived with diabetes for 25 years now, and I've learned that completely banning foods is not the answer. You can have a slice of persimmon once in a while, just don't make it a daily habit. Balance is everything.

Kabir Mehta · Answer

Persimmons contain high amounts of soluble fiber which is good, but they also have moderate sugar levels. Stick to half a fruit and pair it with some nuts to slow down sugar absorption.

Gurbachan Singh · Answer

Beta, mausam ka phal khana bura nahi hota, par thoda control rakhna padta hai. Persimmon khane se pehle thoda jamun powder ya methi paani subah le rahe ho toh thik hai, par jyada mat khana.

Can diabetes eat persimmon?

7 answers

Consult a endocrinologist

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