Can you drink juice if you have diabetes?

Can you drink juice if you have diabetes?

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesCan you drink juice if you have diabetes?

Ask nutritionists whether you should drink juice regularly if you have diabetes.

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A morning drink every diabetic should try!

Elizabeth Shaw is a nationally known nutritionist four-time cookbook author freelance writer and pioneer in the field of fertility nutrition. Often referred to as “Shaw Simple Swaps” she is the president and owner of the U.S.-based nutrition communications and consulting firm. Elizabeth has worked in the field of nutrition for over 18 years has served as an adjunct professor and is a certified personal trainer.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends treating low blood sugar (also called hypoglycemia) with 15 grams of carbohydrates when blood sugar drops below 70 mg/dL. Often quick and easy sources of sugar such as ½ cup of fruit juice a few hard candies or a tablespoon of sugar are the go-to sources experts recommend to help a person with diabetes get their blood sugar back on track so they can start feeling like themselves again.

Given that fruit juice is typically associated with treating low blood sugar a person with diabetes may wonder if they can consume fruit juice as part of a balanced diet rather than using it alone to treat low blood sugar. To find out we spoke with two leading certified diabetes experts and registered dietitians. Read what they had to say below.