Chestnuts are relatively high in sugar. It has a glycemic index of 60, which makes it a medium glycemic index food. Chestnuts can be consumed in small quantities by diabetics with good blood sugar control, and are not recommended for diabetics with poor blood sugar control.
Chestnuts contain a certain amount of starch and rich in protein, B vitamins, minerals, vitamin C and other nutrients, but the sugar content is relatively high, glycemic index of 60, is a moderate glycemic index of food, consumption will cause blood sugar rise. Good glycemic control of diabetic patients want to eat chestnuts is recommended to eat a small amount, and at the same time need to reduce the amount of staple food, to avoid the total calorie exceeds the standard.
For diabetic patients with poor blood sugar control, it is not recommended to eat chestnuts. Avoid sudden rise in blood sugar caused by fluctuations, thus producing diabetic complications, is not conducive to good health.
Diabetic patients need to do a good job of dietary management in their daily lives, according to the specific circumstances of the individual to develop the total daily calorie requirements, try to choose low sugar, low glycemic index food, avoid eating fried food, fatty meat, milk tea and other high-fat, high-sugar food, choose appropriate physical exercise, while cooperating with the doctor active treatment, all help to control blood glucose.
For more dietary knowledge, please consult a nutritionist and eat scientifically and reasonably under the guidance of your doctor.