Dried fruits are often considered a healthy snack, but some contain too much sugar and can be harmful to people with diabetes. Nutritionist Garima Goyal at Health Shots lists six dried fruits that diabetics should avoid and explains why they are dangerous.
Drying fruit increases the sugar concentration, which leads to an increase in the glycemic index. This makes it difficult to maintain stable blood glucose levels.
Dangerous dried fruits for diabetics include:
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Figs and dates – contain 50% to 70% simple sugars such as glucose and fructose.
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Dried cherries and mangoes – often contain added sugar, quickly raising blood glucose levels.
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Dried bananas – high glycemic index and added sugar make them harmful.
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Candies are essentially sweets processed with sugar that cause significant sugar spikes.
The dietitian emphasizes: for people with diabetes, it is best to choose fresh fruits and nuts, controlling portions and avoiding products with added sugar.
