Patient's question:
Doctor, I have a history of diabetes for several years and have always been reluctant to eat sweets. However, I really love pomegranates and have restrained myself from eating them for a long time. Recently, I suddenly have a strong craving for pomegranates and can't control it anymore. I wanted to ask the doctor if people with diabetes can eat pomegranates?Doctor's answer:
Diabetic patients can eat pomegranates if their blood sugar control is ideal. Pomegranates contain a high amount of trace elements and vitamin C, which are beneficial for anyone. As long as diabetic patients keep their fasting blood sugar below 7.0 millimoles per liter and their post-meal blood sugar below 9.0 millimoles per liter for two hours, they can eat pomegranates. It is recommended not to consume less than 50 grams each time.