@mjd46 wrote, "just following diabetes diet of plenty of fruit ….".
Fruit has been described as "nature's candy". Do be aware that many fruits contain lots of sugar, especially tropical ones. Bananas especially, are sugary starch, so probably need to kept well away from. This household only has very, very small portions of fruit on a very occasional basis as a special treat.
@mjd46 also wrote, "doctor says I have to …..". It's only a personal view and one you may choose to reject, but no doctor tells me I
have to do anything. They are there to advise, and it is up to you if you want to take that advice or not.
Sally