Can people with diabetes eat Sanhua plums?

Sep 08, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Introduction
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by persistently high blood glucose levels, requiring strict maintenance of blood sugar within the normal range. Therefore, sugar intake must be controlled. Since Sanhua plums contain relatively high amounts of sugar, they are not recommended for people with diabetes. Consuming them may cause a sharp rise in blood glucose, making glycemic control difficult and increasing the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis, thereby adversely affecting health.

Diabetic patients are generally advised not to eat Sanhua plums.

Sanhua plums usually contain abundant nutrients such as protein, carotene, vitamins, and riboflavin, but they also have a relatively high sugar content. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by high blood glucose levels. If blood sugar remains elevated over a long period, it may lead to chronic damage and dysfunction of organs such as the heart, nerves, and eyes. Patients usually need to strictly control their sugar intake. Because Sanhua plums contain excessive amounts of sugar, consuming them is not recommended, as it may cause a sharp rise in blood glucose levels, making blood sugar control difficult and adversely affecting health.

In daily life, diabetic patients can calculate the total caloric intake per day and maintain a balanced, well-proportioned diet, focusing on whole grains and vegetables rich in vitamins. Additionally, appropriate physical exercise is necessary to help burn excess calories, which greatly contributes to maintaining stable blood glucose levels.