Can drinking sugarcane juice cure diabetes?

'There is information on social media that drinking sugarcane juice cures diabetes, is this true? Is drinking sugarcane juice every day really good? Thank you doctor!'. (NC Tài, in Ho Chi Minh City).

Specialist Doctor Dinh Tran Ngoc Mai, Department of Nutrition - Dietetics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, answered: Sugarcane juice is not a method to treat diabetes, because sugarcane juice contains a lot of natural sugar, mainly sucrose, which can increase blood sugar if consumed carelessly.

For people with diabetes, maintaining stable blood sugar levels is very important, so consuming too much sugarcane juice will do more harm than good.

Sugarcane juice has a high glycemic index and can easily increase blood sugar.

Here are some notes about sugarcane juice and health:

Limit use for people with diabetes : Sugarcane juice has a high glycemic index, easily increases blood sugar, should not be used for people with diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes.

Benefits of sugarcane juice : Sugarcane juice contains several vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B, C, iron, calcium, magnesium and antioxidants, which help support immunity and are good for digestion. However, these benefits do not mean that it is safe for diabetics.

The best way to use sugarcane juice : If you do not have diabetes and want to enjoy sugarcane juice, use a small amount and limit the frequency of drinking. You can drink it in the morning or after exercise so that the body can easily absorb and metabolize energy from natural sugar.

According to Dr. Ngoc Mai, to stabilize blood sugar, diabetics should choose foods rich in fiber and low in sugar such as green vegetables, nuts and chia seeds. To best manage diabetes, consult your doctor or nutritionist for advice on a suitable diet.

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