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Yes it is true to have divided meals and avoid fasting or binging of foods for people with diabetes. Management of diabetes involves a triad of diet, exercise and regular medications. Don’t forget to take your pills or insulin (depending on the type of diabetes you have). Regular meals at appropriate intervals are important for all type of diabetes, however this is more emphasized in type I diabetes. Exercise also plays an important role in managing the blood sugar levels in the body.
Avoid fasting as far as possible, and quit fasting completely especially if you are not able to manage your blood glucose well.
Just incase you need to do a fast coming under family pressure or religion, remember the following points regarding fruits –
- Some fruits like mango, custard apple, sapota, banana and grapes should not in taken in higher amounts as it tends to increase your blood sugar levels much faster (as they have higher glycemic index compared to other fruits).
- Other fruits can be consumed liberally (3-4 servings a day). Don’t eat fruits with meals and eat whole fruit with skin when ever possible (avoid fruit juices).
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