Its a common myth that you shouldnt eat certain foods if you have diabetes. Ive heard that you shouldnt eat sweet fruits such as strawberries or blueberries if you havediabetes. Is this true? Answers from M. Regina Castro M.D. Its a common myth that if you have diabetes you shouldnt eat certain foods because theyre too sweet. Some fruits do contain more sugar than others but that doesnt mean you shouldnt eat them if you have diabetes. The total amount of carbohydrates in a food affects blood sugar levels more than does the source of carbohydrates or whether the source is a starch or sugar. One serving of fruit should contain 15 grams of carbohydrates. The size of the serving depends on the carbohydrate content of the fruit. The advantage of eating a low-carbohydrate fruit is that you can consume a larger portion. But whether you eat a low-carb or high-carb fruit as long as the serving size contains 15 grams of carbohydrates the effect on your blood sugar is the same. https://www.self.com/story/khloe-kardashian-working-out-after-pregnancy?ref=quuuamp;utm_source=quuu The post Do I Need to Avoid Sweet Fruits if I Have Type 2 Diabetes? appeared first on Healthy Living Sage. frrom Healthy Living Sage http://healthylivingsage.com/do-i-need-to-avoid-sweet-fruits-if-i-have-type-2-diabetes/