All types of Dates contain high levels of Sugar for Diabetic patients - SFDA
The Food and Drug Authority in Saudi Arabia advised people with diabetes to be careful and alert while eating dates. See Also : Importance of figs in maintaining the integrity of teeth and bones
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) through its official Twitter advised that diabetic people must not allow to eating large quantities of dates, reduce them as they contain high amounts of sugar.
- The authority disprove a rumor claiming that some types of dates contain low levels of sugars and are considered suitable for diabetic patients. Recommend : The portion of meat recommended to eat per person is 70 grams
- The SFDA highlighted that there is no evidence to prove that some types of dates are suitable for diabetic people. The authority said all types of dates contain high levels of sugars in all their varieties and stages of maturity.
- The authority also recommended diabetic patients to consult specialists to determine the daily amount of dates that can be eaten. Follow Saudi Expatriates on Linkedin
ننصح مرضى السكري بعدم التساهل في تناول كميات كبيرة من التمر والتقليل منها لاحتوائها على كميات عالية من السكريات.#الغذاء_والدواء pic.twitter.com/i2DE8tQAGW
— هيئة الغذاء والدواء (@Saudi_FDA) April 23, 2022
