Can people with high blood lipids and blood sugar eat plums?

Jul 12, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Today my family bought some plums, and I really want to eat them too. However, my blood lipid and blood glucose levels are a bit high. I would like to know, can people with high blood lipids and high blood glucose eat plums?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
People with high blood lipid and blood glucose levels can eat plums, but should do so in moderation. As a fruit, plums are rich in various nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and dietary fiber, which offer certain health benefits to individuals with elevated lipid and glucose levels. Among these, vitamin C helps enhance immunity, vitamin A supports eye health, potassium helps maintain normal heart and muscle function, and dietary fiber promotes intestinal motility and improves digestive function. In addition, plums have a relatively low sugar content, classifying them as a low-sugar fruit, and moderate consumption will not significantly affect blood glucose levels. Furthermore, the dietary fiber in plums can help delay the digestion of food in the intestines, thereby slowing the rise in blood glucose levels. It is recommended that individuals with high blood lipid and blood glucose levels control their intake of plums and consume them in appropriate amounts according to their individual conditions.