Can I eat cherries if I have gestational diabetes?
Updated on July 02, 2025
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Pregnant women with diabetes can eat cherries, as cherries have a relatively low sugar content and glycemic index. However, they should not be consumed in large quantities; rather, they should be eaten in small amounts multiple times throughout the day, preferably between meals. Blood sugar levels should be monitored after consumption. The blood sugar control targets during pregnancy, without experiencing hypoglycemia, are a fasting blood sugar level below 5.3 mmol/L and a post-meal blood sugar level below 6.7 mmol/L. Pregnant women can opt for fruits with a lower glycemic index, such as apples, pears, grapefruits, cherries, oranges, peaches, etc.
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