The sugar content of watermelon is not very high.
Watermelon is a common summer fruit on the market. Generally, the sugar content is about 8 grams per 100 grams of watermelon, so the sugar content of watermelon is not very high. However, the glycemic index of watermelon is 72, which is a high glycemic index food, because watermelon can be absorbed more quickly, which leads to a rapid rise in blood sugar.
Diabetic patients need to comply with medical advice regular glucose lowering treatment, fasting blood glucose should be controlled at 4.4 ~ 7.0 mmol / L, postprandial blood glucose control at ≤ 10 mmol / L. If diabetic blood glucose control is good, you can eat some watermelon in moderation, if diabetic blood glucose control is poor, then it is not recommended to consume watermelon, so as to avoid affecting the fluctuation of blood glucose.
Diabetic patients can go to the nutrition department of the hospital for further counseling on dietary health.