Diabetics can eat sunflower seeds, pay attention to control the amount of food. 1. Sunflower seeds belong to the nut food, nutritional value is relatively rich, containing vitamins and a variety of trace elements and also contains unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients, can supplement the body’s nutritional function. Therefore, diabetics can eat sunflower seeds. 2. However, sunflower seeds also belong to a kind of high-fat food, containing fat and calories are more, in the consumption of attention to control the amount. Excessive calories can be converted into glucose to cause elevated blood sugar, which is not conducive to disease control. In addition, diabetic patients with abnormal lipid metabolism, excessive intake of fats and oils can cause hyperlipidemia, leading to increased risk of cardiovascular complications. For more information on diet and health, please consult a dietitian or professional doctor.