Diabetic patients can eat plums under the premise of good blood sugar control, but should pay attention to moderation, do not overdose.
Plums belong to the less sugary fruit, and contain more water, vitamins, minerals, for diabetic patients with less impact on blood sugar control. Therefore, diabetic patients can eat appropriate plums if their blood sugar control is good, it is generally recommended that the amount of fruit eaten at each meal is about 1/3-1/4 of a normal person, it is best to eat between meals.
However, plums still contain sugar, and therefore should not be consumed in excess, which can cause large fluctuations in blood sugar, affecting the blood sugar control of diabetics and aggravating their condition. At the same time, consuming too many plums can overburden the stomach and intestines, causing bloating or diarrhea.
For diabetic patients with poor glycemic control, eating plums may lead to a further increase in blood glucose, which may induce acute complications of diabetes, such as diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state, which can be life-threatening in severe cases.
Dietary treatment is the foundation of diabetes treatment in controlling blood sugar. Diabetic patients should pay attention to nutritional balance while controlling their diets and under the guidance of their doctors. For more information about the health of food, you can consult a nutritionist and eat scientifically and reasonably under the guidance of a doctor.