YOGYAKARTA - For Muslims, dates are a fruit that is highly recommended to be consumed during the fasting month. Its sweet taste makes dates suitable for restoring energy lost after fasting all day. However, many people ask about the safety of dates for diabetics. So can diabetics break the fast with dates?
Dates for DiabeticsAs reported by AI Care, dates contain quite high nutrients and fiber. That is why dates are highly recommended as a fasting menu.
Dates are not only recommended for the general public, but patients with diabetes can also consume dates as a fasting menu. It's just that the amount of dates consumed must still be limited.
It is worth noting that foods with a low glycemic index value below 55 are considered safe for diabetic patients to consume. Sedangka dates, although sweet, have an average glycemic index of 42. This means that dates can be consumed by diabetics but the amount must be controlled so that there is no spike in blood sugar levels.
The Amount of Dates That Can Be Eaten by DiabeticsTo determine the amount of dates that can be consumed by diabetics for breaking the fast, it is necessary to know how much the glycemic load (GL) effect will be produced. As an illustration, two dried dates weighing approximately 48 grams contain 36 grams of carbohydrates. When consumed, the dates will produce a load of 17 GL so that it can be categorized as Moderate GL.
Thus, the safe amount of dates for diabetics to break the fast is no more than 1 or 2 dates. It is not recommended to eat a lot of dates. In order to quickly feel full without a spike in blood sugar, you can combine the fasting menu with nuts or vegetables.
Tips Fasting with Dates for DiabeticsPeople with diabetes can break the fast with dates. In order not to cause a spike in blood sugar, follow some tips for breaking the fast with dates for people with diabetes reported from the Puskesmas Playen 2 Gunungkidul Regency website.
Eat dates no more than 2 piecesThe intake of dates should be limited for diabetic patients, namely a maximum of 2 pieces per day or a weight of approximately 20 grams depending on the type.
Do not make juice.It is better to avoid date juice or other drinks that are named as juice from dates. The reason is that processing dates into drinks will actually reduce the fiber levels that diabetics actually need.
Do not eat it at once.People with diabetes should eat dates slowly, alias not at once. You can eat it by giving it a few hours. This is done so that there is no spike in blood sugar.
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