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Does Consumption Of Bananas On A Daily Basis Lead To Diabetes?

Posted on Thu, 5 Jan 2017

Question: Hello

Just wanted to know if consumption of 4 - 5 bananas , orange juice on daily basis can lead to diabetes at certain stage of life ?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Risk factors for development of diabetes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.

Development of diabetes depends upon
- Family history of diabetes.
- Overweight and obesity (Body Mass Index above 25).
- Sedentary life style it means lack of physical activity and bad eating habits (food containing high calories or empty calories like cold drinks).

In the presence of one or more above factors eating high calories food may lead to development of diabetes in future.
Banana is high in calories so excessive intake of bananas should be avoided.
One can have home made orange juice without adding sugar.

Hope this helps you.

Regards,
Dr. Abhay Mali.
Diabetologsit.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (17 hours later)

Hello Sir,

Thanks for the response
Since i workout on almost daily basis so i do consume 4-5 bananas so going by the number specifically can it really lead to diabetes ?
if i should not have it in such numbers on daily basis is there a alternative carb intake you may be able to suggest ?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Maintain healthy body weight.

Detailed Answer:
You should maintain healthy body weight (BMI Body Mass Index less than 23).
Whatever calories (through bananas) you consumes you should loose it through workout.
You can take help of near by dietitian who can plan diet for you considering your need.

Hope this helps you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D