7 Diabetic Friendly Fruits That Aren’T High In Glycemic Load In 2025

Mangoes

[{"selector":"#anim-cef99c00-0d2f-40c8-acb4-a83e7e21650e","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0f14850c-c893-40c6-a245-f5c8cca7bd6c","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7b9e594e-d163-4012-bccc-cc63f047cebc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d06543a8-45aa-423b-9e8f-6ba9a1904001","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Mangoes often get a bad rap, but in moderation, they’re fine. Half a cup has a mild GL (~8). Packed with antioxidants and vitamins A and C, they’re best enjoyed after meals—not on an empty stomach.

Sweet Fruits for Diabetics

[{"selector":"#anim-50fbd628-396c-4d61-96e7-0fc105a78af9","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-19d76a3a-64e5-4c3d-a69c-c16e1c003e09","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-419dcfb2-595b-4aff-a459-eef839192749","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f576497e-293e-4758-a138-6d900e5cb2a3","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Having diabetes doesn’t mean cutting out fruits—just choosing the right ones. Fruits with low glycemic load (GL) are gentle on blood sugar and rich in fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients. Here are 8 smart, satisfying fruit options for diabetics.

Apples

[{"selector":"#anim-5519ec64-5e0d-4f91-a265-c41a3fe1087d","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5a1e18d2-7bcc-40b5-8f80-6db52522098e","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b8ba9def-83af-420b-9f36-2335ea4bcc0d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4a0019af-a119-499b-baa8-b425866dd331","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Apples are full of fiber and polyphenols that help stabilize blood sugar. A small apple with the peel is a healthy, diabetic-friendly snack.

Guava

[{"selector":"#anim-bc0239ad-16f2-4780-89f9-d432e27676f7","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2379a038-bcfe-423a-aef7-c6879a555de9","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e5afa25c-e5f0-48be-9d13-63b87542160e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9d2ce469-619f-4e11-8a5d-6cac63433ab7","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Guava is low in GL and high in fiber and vitamin C. It helps regulate blood sugar and supports digestion. Enjoy it fresh or with a sprinkle of chaat masala.

Oranges

[{"selector":"#anim-1b6cc623-26f0-4f01-a4fe-9dc16efa68ff","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dacf091b-faa6-4597-b2b3-0dd7f882df08","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-048a8068-fa0e-4eed-8b2a-f471bb6c4665","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-987102ad-666f-48a7-a551-b6532480f6b2","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Whole oranges—not juice—offer a low GL due to their fiber content. They’re also high in vitamin C and help strengthen immunity.

Pears

[{"selector":"#anim-a63b7940-2121-429e-a163-4f849b885794","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dcf8cf73-a579-43ac-98ac-77029df1602e","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f6c06fcb-2a1e-4790-baec-bce75b1d6ecb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9c38a5b9-fb38-4873-a85f-de73cfd4d468","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Naturally sweet and fiber-rich, pears have a low GL and help slow sugar absorption. Eat them raw, poached, or mixed into salads.

Kiwi

[{"selector":"#anim-62e6f57c-0251-4873-be1b-b8a370ed3dfb","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-df89f464-1498-4222-8018-a7b730671fc8","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-568c85a3-f357-4865-882d-85d6ed19863c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c11b1cba-f054-4523-afbe-97555183ef17","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Kiwi has a low GL and is rich in vitamin C. Its enzyme, actinidin, aids digestion, making it a great choice for diabetics.