Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Asked 7 months ago

Can diabetics eat mango fruit?

My husband was told he has borderline diabetes, and I'm trying to manage his diet properly. We love eating mangoes, but I've heard they're very high in sugar. Can he still have some, maybe in small quantities?

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Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, you can absolutely enjoy mangoes! Just keep the portion small—like half a cup of sliced mango—and eat it as a midday snack. Enjoy the king of fruits safely! 🥭

Siddharth Malhotra Siddharth Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Living in India and not eating mangoes is literally impossible! I usually satisfy my craving by having just a few slices right after a workout, so my body utilizes the natural sugars quickly. Just avoid mango shakes.

Vikram Rao Vikram Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Mangoes are very high in natural sugars, so you should be very careful. Before adding it to your summer diet, please get your fasting and PP sugar levels checked and ask your doctor if your body can handle it.

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Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I know how stressful it is to sit at a family dinner and stare at mangoes while everyone else enjoys them. Honestly, having one small slice won't ruin your health. Just take a deep breath, keep the portion small, and enjoy it.

Srinivas Prasad Srinivas Prasad Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

If you want to eat mango, don't eat it along with your lunch or dinner because that is a massive carb overload. Have a few slices in the afternoon as a standalone snack, and balance it out with some almonds.

Rajeshwari Patel Rajeshwari Patel Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Listen, there is no need to completely ban mangoes, but don't eat them like a normal person would. Limit yourself to half a small cup, don't drink aamras, and make sure you are active throughout the day. It's all about discipline.

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Harish Johar Harish Johar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Since I have both high BP and borderline sugar, I have to be very strict with sweet fruits. I only eat a couple of slices of mango occasionally, make sure I walk 45 minutes daily, and never skip my routine health checkups.

Meera Sen Meera Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My father was recently diagnosed with diabetes and he is really missing mangoes this season. Is it safe if I give him just one small slice in the morning? Or will even that cause a very big spike in his levels?

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