Can people with high blood sugar eat red-fleshed dragon fruit?
Disease description:
I bought some dragon fruit, and my mother would like to eat it. However, she has high blood sugar and often experiences dizziness due to poor blood glucose control. I'm wondering if it's safe for people with high blood sugar to eat red-fleshed dragon fruit?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Patients with high blood sugar can moderately consume red-fleshed dragon fruit. Although the primary goal is to control blood glucose, while managing total dietary calorie intake, patients should also pay attention to balanced nutrient intake. It is recommended that patients consume approximately 500 grams of fresh vegetables and about 200–250 grams of low-sugar fruits daily. Dragon fruit has a relatively low sugar content and can also provide abundant vitamins.
