Is cranberry juice good for diabetics?
My mother has diabetes and she keeps getting UTIs. Someone at the chemist recommended cranberry juice for her. I'm wondering if cranberry juice is actually safe and beneficial for someone with diabetes, ya not.
My mother has diabetes and she keeps getting UTIs. Someone at the chemist recommended cranberry juice for her. I'm wondering if cranberry juice is actually safe and beneficial for someone with diabetes, ya not.
Beta, packaged juices have too much sugar which is harmful for sugar patients. It is much better to eat fresh, whole local fruits that your doctor recommends.
Juices can spike blood glucose levels very rapidly. Please get your HbA1c checked and consult your doctor before adding any fruit juices to your routine.
Only if it is 100% unsweetened. Regular canned cranberry juice has too much sugar and will spike your levels.
Pure unsweetened cranberry juice is extremely expensive and very sour. Instead of spending so much, just eat normal cucumber, tomato, and do a 30-minute daily walk. Simple and works best.
My doctor banned all packaged juices the day I was diagnosed! Unsweetened cranberry tastes like medicine anyway, so why suffer? Stick to plain water and save your money.
As a pure vegetarian, I prefer getting my antioxidants from amla or fresh lemon water which have zero sugar. Cranberry juice often has hidden sweeteners, so please check the label carefully.
Hey, don't stress too much about these fancy juices. Just focus on your regular home food and take your prescribed tablets on time. You are doing great!
I was researching this and found that while cranberries have antioxidants, juicing them removes the fiber. Eating the whole fruit is always better for insulin control.
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