Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 6 months ago

Is guava fruit good for diabetes?

My neighbour told me that guava fruit is very beneficial for people with diabetes. I have type 2 diabetes, so I wanted to check if this is true and if I can include it in my diet.

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Kamlesh Devi Kamlesh Devi Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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Guava is very good for diabetes as it is rich in fiber and has low sugar. Eating it raw with a little black salt is a great home remedy to keep your stomach and sugar levels fine. But if your sugar is very high, please see a doctor immediately.

Harish Chandra Harish Chandra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I have answered this for many people here: guava is excellent for diabetics. Just eat it without peeling the skin, as the skin contains a lot of dietary fiber which helps prevent sudden sugar spikes. Have it in the morning or afternoon.

Priti Saxena Priti Saxena Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I used to feel so sad and guilty whenever I ate any fruit, thinking my sugar would shoot up instantly. But guava is so safe and filling that it actually helped me enjoy food again without that constant fear. You can definitely have it.

Gurbachan Singh Gurbachan Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I have lived with diabetes for 25 years and eat guava regularly. It is a natural, local fruit that does no harm if eaten in moderation. Keep your mind relaxed and eat simple foods like this.

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Savita Patil Savita Patil Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I have tried many kitchen remedies for managing sugar, and eating raw guava daily is indeed very effective. You can also boil guava leaves in water and drink it like tea, it is a very traditional way to help control levels.

Nisha Sen Nisha Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, guava is actually one of the best fruits for diabetics because of its very low glycemic index.

Sanjay Verma Sanjay Verma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

When I go for my monthly checkup at Max Hospital, my doctor always tells me that fruits like guava are great, but the portion size still matters. You should ask your doctor clearly how many grams of fruit you can eat daily based on your HbA1c.

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Deepa Nair Deepa Nair Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I have both thyroid and sugar issues, and my dietitian highly recommends guava because of its high fiber. However, keeping your hormones in check is a continuous process, so please get your blood tests done regularly and follow up with your doctor.

Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I completely understand the anxiety of checking your sugar after every bite of food. Guava is highly recommended by most experts because it is low in calories and sugar, so you don't need to stress about eating it.

Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

I can only speak from my personal experience, but eating one medium guava around 4 PM has really helped keep my evening hunger away. My sugar readings have remained very stable since I replaced biscuits with guava.

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