Patient's question:
My mother-in-law has had diabetes for many years. She doesn't dare to eat sugary foods like sugar. Today she bought a lot of jujubes to enrich her blood. She said she doesn't dare to eat them. I wonder if diabetic patients can eat jujubes? I think this dates are a medicinal herb.Doctor's answer:
Diabetic patients have various dietary restrictions and should avoid high-sugar foods, including dates, red dates, etc. If you frequently consume high-sugar foods, it may disrupt the balance of blood, blood pressure, and blood sugar. As we must pay attention to these issues, we should focus on light, easily digestible, and low-sugar foods, staying away from high-sugar foods. Fresh dates, although they contain higher sugar content, their nutritional components are very helpful in controlling blood sugar levels and enhancing nutrition. Therefore, as long as you control your intake, there is no need to worry too much.