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Dietician, Diabetes Expert - Answered on Jan 15, 2026

Komal Jethmalani is a practising dietician and nutritionist with over 26 years of experience.
She specialises in weight loss and diabetes management.
Jethmalani has completed her MSc in food and nutrition from SNDT University and trained at Jaslok Hospital.
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Asked by Anonymous - Dec 03, 2025Hindi

I've been told that fruits are good for health, but also that people with diabetes should avoid sweet fruits. This is so confusing because some say apples and papayas are fine, others say no fruits at all after meals. Can you please explain which fruits are actually safe for diabetics and how much is too much?

Ans: People with diabetes can safely eat fruits, but the key is choosing low-to-moderate glycemic index (GI) fruits and controlling portion sizes. Apples, papayas, berries, guava, and citrus fruits are generally safe, while very sweet fruits like mangoes, grapes, and bananas should be eaten in moderation. The safe limit is usually 1–2 servings of whole fruit per day, paired with meals rather than eaten alone to avoid sugar spikes.

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1.Eat only a few pieces or slices of a particular fruit at a time(portion control)
2.Eat a small portion and check the sugars after 2hrs...to understand the correct portion
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