DIABETICS AND SHRIMP: A NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL'S GUIDE

Expert opinion from Sukanya Pathapati

M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics · 12 years of experience · India

Shrimp is good for calorie control and protein rich. Shrimp contains high amounts of cholesterol compare to other sea food. Diabetes who are also trying to avoid cholesterol, better to skip it. Fresh sea food is a delicious addition to a diabetes people.

Expert opinion from Faith Seke

PhD, Agronomy and Crop Science (ongoing), Master's degree, Food Science and Technology · 1 years of experience · South Africa

Shrimp has a high cholesterol content (170 mg) when compared to other types of seafood, so those with diabetes who are also attempting to prevent high cholesterol may want to avoid it.

Expert opinion from Christos Sittas

MSc in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences · 3 years of experience · UK

Diabetics should not avoid shrimp consumption as shrimps are very low in carbohydrates and contain almost zero sugars, hence they do not significantly alter blood glucose levels.

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