Can people with diabetes eat taro?
Disease description:
I quite like eating taro, but I also have diabetes and am concerned it might be bad for my health. May I ask, can people with diabetes eat taro?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Diabetes patients can consume taro in moderation, but should pay attention to the following points:
1. Control intake: Taro contains abundant nutrients that are beneficial for diabetes patients, such as improving autonomic nervous system dysfunction and enhancing immunity. Although taro is nutritious, excessive consumption can burden the gastrointestinal system and potentially elevate blood glucose levels. Therefore, diabetes patients should consume taro in moderation and combine it with other foods appropriately to maintain nutritional balance.
2. Monitor blood glucose: Individual responses to food vary. It is recommended to closely monitor blood glucose changes after trying new foods to understand how taro affects your own blood sugar levels.
3. Balanced combination: Consuming taro together with other low glycemic index foods, such as leafy vegetables and legumes, can slow down the rise in blood glucose and help stabilize blood sugar levels.
Diabetes patients can consume taro in moderation, but should control the amount ingested and combine it with other foods, while carefully monitoring blood glucose to maintain stable blood sugar levels. If any discomfort occurs, seek medical attention promptly.
