Pumpkin is high in sugar content. Pumpkin is rich in glucose, fructose, sucrose, moderate consumption of pumpkin can provide energy for the body. In addition, pumpkin is also rich in vitamins, dietary fiber, fat, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, etc., moderate consumption can meet the body’s nutritional needs. It is worth mentioning that the glycemic index of pumpkin is 75, so diabetic patients eating pumpkin need to strictly control the amount of food, and do not recommend eating pumpkin porridge, porridge food is easier to absorb into the bloodstream because it is softer and more likely to cause a high rise in blood sugar. And diabetic patients should try to eat pumpkin in moderation on the basis of good blood sugar control. For more information on healthy diet for diabetic patients, please consult a professional nutritionist.