Eating Fruit with Type 2 Diabetes

Many people with Type 2 diabetes are told that they cannot eat fruit, which is simply not true. Fruit is a healthy carbohydrate that can be incorporated into a diabetes meal plan. But, there are some fruits you may want to avoid. Learn all about how to eat fruit when you have diabetes.  

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Eating Fruit with Type 2 Diabetes Many people with Type 2 diabetes are told that they cannot eat fruit, which is simply not true. Fruit is a healthy carbohydrate that can be incorporated into a diabetes meal plan. But, there are some fruits you may want to avoid. Learn all about how to eat fruit when you have diabetes.   Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE Type 2 Diabetes Expert Fruits You May Want to Avoid if You Have Type 2 Diabetes Fruit is a carbohydrate and will affect your blood sugar, therefore you cannot eat unlimited amounts. Certain fruits may cause your blood sugars to spike at a quicker pace than others too. The tricky part about eating with diabetes is that everyone responds to food differently. Find out which fruits you may want to avoid and why.  READ NOW If I Have Type 2 Diabetes Can I Eat Fruit? Yes, you can eat fruit. Get the guidelines on how to incorporate fruit into your diet today.  READ NOW Eat Pumpkin - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snack Did you know that pumpkin is a fruit? With fall around the corner, learn how to eat this nutrition powerhouse anytime of day.  READ NOW What About Fruit Juice? Although you may think that fruit juice is a good choice because it comes from fruit, if you have Type 2 diabetes you probably should avoid juice. Juice, even 100% fruit juice can cause your blood sugars to rise at a quick pace. Unless your blood sugar is low, you'll want to avoid all sweetened beverages, including juice. Find out what you should and should not drink.  READ NOW Featured Articles • The Udder Truth about Cow’s Milk Alternatives for Milk Allergy • Try This Low-Carb Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling • How Strong is Your Upper Body? Take the Pushup Fitness Test and Find Out • Eat Quercetin Rich Foods for Muscle Recovery • The 20-Minute Weight Training Workout For Seniors • Reduce ED Risks with Exercise • Here's What Happens in a Clinical Thyroid Evaluation • Ancient Secrets for Creating a Happy Life Advertisement About Type 2 Diabetes  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.