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No fat. No sugar. It was not so long ago that diagnosis of diabetes meant slashing out some of life's great pleasures, including fruits. But doctors suggest that even diabetics too can eat and enjoy fruits like any normal healthy person. Here are some of the fruits that are a must for diabetic patients.

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Appetizing Apples

Apples are considered to be a great negative calorie food. Doctors say that apple take more calories to digest than they provide to the body. They are rich in pectin content which acts as a detoxifier for the body.

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Make Merry with Cherries and Berries

Cherries, strawberries and blueberries contain special chemical named anthocyanins which not only gives cherries their bright blood red colour but also boosts insulin, controlling blood sugar levels and reducing heart risk diseases.

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Gear Up with Grapefruit Treat

Grapefruits can be used as a preventive measure against high blood sugar levels, especially when used in conjunction with a low- fat, low-sugar and a low-starch diet.

Soluble Fiber Rich Fruits

Soluble fiber-rich fruits such as watermelon, strawberries, papaya, plums and muskmelons are excellent to slow down the glucose absorption from the intestine. Diabetics must consume them on habitual basis as they act as a cleaning agent of the intestinal tract.

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Traditional Guard against Diabetes

A glass-full of jambal seeds juice in a day helps in managing blood sugar levels. The jambal fruit is considered as a traditional guard against diabetes because of its effect on pancreas. It restricts the pathological conversion of starch into sugar and helps in dealing with the increased production of glucose.