Can a diabetic patient eat lion dates?

Question

I am a 24 years old diabetic patients. Can I eat lion dates (dry fruits) because it is the only food contains more iron, potassium, calcium and vitamins?

Expert Answer

Dr Surender KumarMay 19, 2008

Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi

You can, but only piece of advice is that eat one piece at an interval of 2-3 hrs preferably after meals, that way you may take it daily.

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