Are tomatoes good for diabetes?

There are certain benefits for diabetic patients to eat tomatoes, including replenishing nutrients, promoting intestinal peristalsis, and increasing satiety. As tomatoes contain a large amount of lycopene, vitamin C, fructose, vitamin B and other nutrients, can supplement the nutrients needed by the body of diabetic patients to maintain normal physiological functions. And tomatoes have a low glycemic index, and moderate amounts have little effect on blood sugar control. Tomatoes also contain a large amount of dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and help the discharge of stool. Its taste is relatively sweet and sour, for diabetic patients as well as normal people can be very good to increase appetite, as well as a sense of satiety. It is recommended that diabetic patients take medication under the guidance of a doctor, not to increase or decrease the dosage of medication, the diet should be small meals, advocating nutritional balance.