Can diabetics eat dates everyday?
A friend told me that eating dates daily can actually be beneficial, even for diabetics, if consumed in small amounts. Is this advice true, or should I avoid them every day?
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6 months ago
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I have both thyroid and borderline diabetes, and my levels fluctuate a lot. Eating dates daily might cause cumulative sugar spikes. It's better to get your blood tests done regularly and let your doctor decide if daily dates are safe for you.
9 months ago
Many online influencers claim dates are a safe 'sugar substitute,' but sugar is sugar at the end of the day. Please don't trust these trends blindly. Verify with your diabetologist before adding dates to your daily routine.
8 months ago
No, daily is not recommended. They are packed with sugar and will increase your HbA1c.
9 months ago
I was researching this for my grandfather. Dates have a medium GI, but because they are small, we tend to eat more of them. Daily consumption is generally not advised unless you are very active and your sugar levels are perfect.
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9 months ago
Beta, roz khajur khana theek nahi hai sugar ke bimarion ke liye. Kabhi kabhaar ek aadha kha liya to thik hai, par roz khane se khoon mein methas badh jayegi. Dhyan rakhiyega apna.
7 months ago
As a strict vegetarian, I look for natural iron sources, but dates are just too high in fructose. Eating them everyday will definitely impact your fasting glycemic levels. Limit them to once or twice a week at most.
4 months ago
Honestly, dates are nature's candy! But eating them daily is playing with fire if you are diabetic. I only indulge in one date when I have a massive sweet craving after lunch, definitely not everyday.