The Dangers of Eating Sour Date Nuts for Diabetes

Diabetic patients eating large quantities of sour jujube kernels may cause large fluctuations in blood sugar. Sour jujube kernel contains carbohydrates, proteins, fats and other nutrients. Every 100g of sour jujube kernel contains 73g of carbohydrates, 1.5g of fats and 3.5g of proteins, which is very high in sugar and is not recommended to be consumed by diabetic patients, as it may cause a significant rise in blood sugar. In traditional Chinese medicine, sour date kernel has the effect of nourishing the heart and calming the mind (stabilizing the mind by nourishing the heart), but it should be taken under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine doctor to identify the symptoms, and should not be consumed by oneself. Patients diagnosed with diabetes should actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, healthy diet, scientific treatment.