What are the names of fruits can be taken daily and its quantity. Also how much sugar intake is possible for diabetic patient with metformin 500 mg daily dose.

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist48yrs exp

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Hello, thanks for the query. Taking sugar in any form is not advised for a diabetes patient. That is either sugar or jaggery or sweets or honey all these increase blood glucose level almost immediately. So bets is to avoid. Fruits like papaya, pomegranate, orange, apple, pear, guava, water melon, musk melon. Fruits like banana can be eaten occasionally. Thanks.  

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Dr. B JagadishDiabetologist10yrs exp

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No you can't take sugar or jaggery or honey. Instead, you can use dhn stevia from master docto as an alternative which is the real zero calorie and only approved natural sweetener. You can take any of the following fruits, one fruit per day - apple, orange, medium sized banana, guava, 100-gram watermelon, 70 grams grapes, etc. Do not overindulge. For detailed information and advise you may come for a private chat by booking an online appointment with me on Lybrate. Thank you. Take care till then.  

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Dr. Pramod Kumar SharmaEndocrinologist39yrs exp

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Sugar,jaggery(gur),honey in any form should be avoided. You should avoid Mangoes,grapes,banana,cheekoo.Can take other fruits in moderation. Take medicine as advised by your doctor. Exercise regularly. Monitor blood sugar regularly. 

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