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Is It Advisable To Drink Coconut Water For A Diabetic?
I am 53 years old. My blood sugar level. At fasting 115 and after intake of food after two hours, it is 182. I regularly take tender coconut water on alternate days. Can a diabetic drink tender coconut on a regular basis. Is it advisable or it should be stopped. Please suggest me your answer. Many thanks.
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Dear sir i can understand your concern.
coconut contains glucose and having high glycemic index.
coconut will contain electrolytes but shoots up sugars like any thing.
i suggest you to keep way from coconut water.
regards
Dr vamsi
Diabetologist
Apollo Hospitals
coconut contains glucose and having high glycemic index.
coconut will contain electrolytes but shoots up sugars like any thing.
i suggest you to keep way from coconut water.
regards
Dr vamsi
Diabetologist
Apollo Hospitals
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