If you are a diabetic, such that your blood sugar levels are too high (according to World Health Organization, more than 126 mg/dL or 7 mmol/L or higher on two separate tests), you need to be mindful of your diet.
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Even simple rehydrating drinks like sugarcane juice can lead your blood glucose levels to spike.
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“Diabetics should be very careful while consuming sugarcane juice as the chances of blood sugar spiking and then falling are high after consumption," said Dr Paula Goel, consultant pediatrician, adolescent physician and the founder of Fayth Clinic.
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"Sugarcane contains higher sucrose levels than fructose (which is mostly found in fruits and does not acutely raise blood glucose),” Dr Goel told indianexpress.com
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According to Dr Rohini Patil, MBBS, nutritionist and CEO of Nutracy Lifestyle, one should keep the following in mind while consuming sugarcane juice:
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Add some lemon, ginger juice before consuming.
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Have it with some protein-rich snack like dry fruits, nuts or seeds rather than on an empty stomach.
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