Question
Can pregnant diabetic patients eat Grapefruit ?
Answer
Yes, they can. Small amounts are permissible. Diabetic patients should follow these principles when eating fruit: 1. When blood sugar is not well-controlled, fruits should not be consumed at all; when blood sugar is well-controlled, fruits can be consumed in moderation; 2. The time to eat fruit should be between meals; 3. Choose fruits with a low glycemic index, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, plums, watermelons, cantaloupes, cherries, dragon fruits, oranges, pears, and pineapples, and they should all be consumed in moderation; not excessively. However, fruits like pomegranates, bananas, jujubes, and red dates should not be consumed by diabetic patients.