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are 'dates' good type 2 ?

You should be able to them. unless you are "low carbing", by having a little more insulin. I don't think any diabetic should stop eating anything because it is regarded as "bad" - everything in moderation


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In moderation as part of a meal, maybe a few as dessert shouldn't be a problem. It's not the total carb content that's the issue, that's a matter of portion size. Check out the GI of dates though and it's fairly high so spikes blood sugar quickly.

Eating them as part of a larger meal with fibre and fat reduces the spiking effect.

EDIT, should have also said, and protein
 
The op is T2 diet only and does not have the means to cover his food with insulin. Most dates are covered with sugar and are high in natural sugars. The only way to find out if you can eat them is to test but I suspect, like most of us not able to shoot up, you'll find they are not a good part of your diet.

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Squire Fulwood said:
John7956 said:
unless you are "low carbing", by having a little more insulin.
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What if you are not on insulin?
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That's true. I am so answered as if giving insulin. I (not that i have any expertise here) would wonder if you could maybe exchange something for them if you really want them


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Yep, dates are delicious but they really send my blood sugar levels high. I haven't eaten any since last Christmas. :(

wiflib said:
The op is T2 diet only and does not have the means to cover his food with insulin.
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Which is a good reason for the OP to fill out the "info" section in their profile. So that people can know this stuff when trying to answer any questions.
 
I'm Type 2 diet controlled however, although my BS has been in the pre and non-diabetic levels (currently hba1c 36) for about 2 years, I love dates but haven't had the courage to have one for about 2 years because of the carbs and sugars in them.
 
There's a difference between dried dates which we are used to seeing and fresh dates. Fresh dates are yellow and look more like big grapes and will have a lower carb count -I've seen 6g carbs per date as opposed to 18g per dried date.
 
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