Pumpkin seeds are not recommended for diabetics. Pumpkin seeds have a high glycemic index, which can cause blood sugar to rise in a short period of time after consumption, which is not conducive to blood sugar control, and therefore are not recommended to be consumed by diabetics. Pumpkin seeds have a glycemic index of about 75, and foods with a glycemic index greater than 70 are generally referred to as high glycemic index foods. Consumption of pumpkin seeds by diabetic patients may lead to a substantial increase in blood glucose, which may also be accompanied by a rapid fall back, which is not conducive to blood glucose control. Diabetic patients are advised to consume foods with a lower glycemic index, such as apples and soybeans, in their daily lives. It is also important to regularly monitor the blood glucose situation and take hypoglycemic drugs, and go to the hospital for regular review.