After circulating information about some types of dates containing low levels of sugars, and considering them suitable for diabetic patients, the Food and Drug Authority in Saudi Arabia responded to all the rumors.
The authority confirmed that all types of dates contain high levels of sugars, according to the variety and stages of maturity, stressing that there is no firm evidence for certain types of dates suitable for diabetic patients.
She also advised diabetics not to be lenient in eating large quantities of dates, and to consult specialists to determine the amount that should be eaten daily.
She also pointed out the importance of eating two pieces of dates to ensure the balance of the sugar level in the body.
healthy habits
It is mentioned that breakfast with dates is scientifically considered one of the healthy habits that it is recommended to follow after long hours of fasting, because it is rich in fiber, potassium and other nutrients that the body often lacks during the day.
Dates are also considered easy to digest and give the fasting person a feeling of energy and satiety after a few minutes of eating them, but not for diabetics, but rather they should review specialists.
While the most important rules of comfortable fasting are to stay away from eating sugar and replace it with fresh fruits that contain nutrients that counteract the feeling of thirst.
Also, be sure to eat fresh vegetables on the breakfast and suhoor table, as they contain fiber to avoid feeling thirsty because they remain for a long time in the stomach.