Can diabetics eat pumpkin

Diabetic patients can eat pumpkin in moderation.
Pumpkin is a common ingredient in daily life, rich in nutritional value, containing potassium, vitamin A, carotene and other elements, the consumption of pumpkin, can help maintain the normal physiological function of the body, but pumpkin is rich in starch, glycemic index is 75, is a high-glycemic index of the food, should pay attention to the amount of intake, diabetic patients too much consumption of pumpkin, the blood glucose is prone to rise, is not conducive to the control of blood sugar.
Diabetic patients should pay attention to strict control of intake in their normal life, while dietary diversity, small meals, avoid overeating, appropriate aerobic exercise, regular blood glucose testing.