The glycemic index of loquat is 6.

Loquat is a food with low glycemic index (GI), with GI of 6. The sugar content of loquat is about 8%-1%, that is, every 1 grams of loquat contains about 8-1 grams of sugar. Therefore, compared with some fruits with high sugar content, the sugar content of loquat is not particularly high, and it belongs to fruits with medium sugar content, so it needs to be eaten in moderation when eating loquat.

In addition to sugar, loquat is rich in water, cellulose, vitamins and minerals, so you can eat some loquat properly in your daily life, and diabetics can eat a small amount of loquat.

what fruits can diabetics eat?

People with diabetes should choose fruits with low glycemic index. The carbohydrate content of all kinds of fruits ranges from 6% to 2%. They should choose fruits with relatively low sugar content and slow glycemic rate. Different diabetics may have different sensitivities to the sugar content of fruits because of individual differences, so they can make corresponding choices according to their own practical experience.

If the sugar content per 1g of fruit is less than 1g, there are plums, watermelons, melons, oranges, lemons, grapes, peaches, plums, apricots, loquats, pineapples, strawberries, coconuts, cherries, olives, etc., which can be selected by diabetics. Fruits, such as bananas, pomegranates, pomelos, apples, pears, lychees, mangoes, etc., with a sugar content of 11g—2g per 1g of fruit should be carefully eaten.