Carrots and Diabetes: The Truth about Blood Sugar Levels and Vision

2023-07-21 12:25:48

03:24 PM Friday, July 21, 2023

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Dr. Marwa Ibrahim, a clinical nutritionist, said that carrots do not lead to an increase in blood sugar, explaining that it is rich in beta-carotene, which causes an increase in the body’s supply of vitamin A, which a diabetic needs to increase the power of vision.

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Ibrahim added that eating carrots for a diabetic patient leads to a reduction in exposure to aging symptoms, in addition to that carrots are rich in dietary fiber that is beneficial for diabetics, and is characterized by its low glycemic index, as its index before cooking is 19, and if eaten cooked, its glycemic index is 47, that is, if it is eaten in both forms, it does not cause a rise in blood sugar.

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According to her, carrots do not contain a high percentage of carbohydrates that cause an increase in blood sugar levels, stressing that it enhances the level of sugar in the blood, so there is no need to worry about a diabetic patient eating carrots.

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