The higher the GI of a food, the faster it raises blood sugar, with cherries having a glycemic index of about 22. According to the different glycemic ability of food, food can be categorized into high, medium and low glycemic index food. Low glycemic index food refers to food with GI value less than 55, which stays longer in the gastrointestinal tract, digests and absorbs slower, and has lower postprandial blood glucose peaks, so cherries are a kind of low glycemic index food. The glycemic rate of food is not only related to the GI value, but also related to its dietary combination and quantity and other factors, so people with diabetes and other diseases can refer to the glycemic index to make dietary adjustments to control blood sugar. For more information on healthy diet for diabetic patients, please consult a professional nutritionist.