Can people with high blood sugar eat watermelon?
May 12, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Watermelon is a plant of the Cucurbitaceae family and mainly contains water, vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, lycopene, citrulline, fructose, and other components. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The primary cause of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is insufficient insulin secretion or impaired insulin action, along with metabolic imbalance. Under normal circumstances, individuals with high blood sugar can consume watermelon in moderation.
Generally speaking, people with high blood sugar can eat watermelon. Details are as follows:
Watermelon is a low-calorie, high-water-content fruit containing abundant nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and antioxidants. Although watermelon contains a certain amount of sugar, its sugar content is relatively low, and the high water content helps dilute the sugar concentration to some extent. For individuals with high blood sugar, moderate consumption of watermelon is acceptable, preferably between meals or after meals as a dessert, to slow down sugar absorption and prevent significant fluctuations in blood glucose levels.
Patients with high blood sugar can consume watermelon but should do so in moderation. Watermelon contains large amounts of water, and excessive consumption may lead to diarrhea or even significant blood sugar fluctuations in severe cases. Individuals with weak gastrointestinal function should also consume only small amounts, as the dietary fiber in watermelon may cause indigestion and other symptoms after consumption.
Individuals with high blood sugar should pay attention to controlling their diet in daily life, reducing intake of refined rice and flour products, avoiding staying up late, and increasing appropriate physical activity to improve their metabolic levels, which helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
