DIABETES-FRIENDLY: NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS REVEAL THE BENEFITS OF WATERMELON
Expert opinion from Ramona Lehadus
Master of Research - MRes - MRes Nutrition & Metabolic Disorders · 3 years of experience · UK
Watermelon is a fruit high in sugar, and although also high in water, it is not recommended for diabetics, both type 1 and type 2. This is because in diabetes, carbohydrate metabolism is impaired which means the more sugar/glucose/carbohydrates we ingest, the more our blood sugar will raise and the more medication we'll need: for type 1 diabetics, this means more insulin and for type 2 diabetics either more insulin or more medication to mitigate the high glucose effect. We have to understand that more insulin or diabetes medication means not only more money, but also faster aging, more fat gain and more commorbities.
Expert opinion from Christos Sittas
MSc in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences · 3 years of experience · UK
Diabetics can consume watermelon but it is advised to be consumed in small portions throughout the day in order to reduce the glycemic load of the meal, thus reduce the glycemic response. Moreover, it is advised to be consumed alongside high fiber or high fat foods in order to flatten the glucose response.
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Expert opinion from Jodie Bennett
BSC. Food Science and Nutrition · 6 years of experience · UK
Diabetics can eat watermelon in moderation due to it's sugar content. You should also eat more green leafy vegetables, nuts, legume to help balance out your blood sugar levels as too much Carbohydrates can cause a spike in blood sugar.
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