What fruits are good for type 2 diabetes?

In our times, we always trusted jamun and gooseberries (amla) for controlling blood sugar. Eating moderate amounts of raw guava is also very beneficial. But remember to always monitor your blood sugar levels regularly, as home remedies work best alongside your doctor's advice.

It is so hard to control sweet cravings when you are a massive foodie! Luckily, apples and pears have a low glycemic index, so they don't spike your sugar levels instantly. Eating them with a bit of cinnamon powder makes it feel like a nice little dessert.

Actually, jamun season is the best for this, yaar. My uncle has type 2 diabetes and he swears by jamuns and guavas because they have low sugar content. Just stay away from mangoes and chiku, they are total sugar bombs.

I have been managing type 2 diabetes for eight years now. The secret is portion control and choosing fiber-rich fruits like papayas and apples. Never drink fruit juice, always eat the whole fruit so you get the fiber which prevents sudden sugar spikes.

At my age, my doctor has basically banned all the fun fruits like mangoes and grapes. Now my best friends are cucumbers and half-ripe guavas. It is a bit boring, but at least my fasting sugar reports keep the doctor from scolding me.

No need to buy expensive imported berries for diabetes. Local fruits like jamun, guavas, and small apples are cheap, easily available, and work perfectly well. Just have a small cup of these daily after your morning walk.