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Whether homemade or store-bought, fruit juice has about 15 tsp of sugar per serving. Diabetics should avoid it or drink only in small amounts<\/h2>\n
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While fruit juice provides some nutrients, soft drinks give only empty calories without essential minerals or vitamins. (News18 Hindi)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

For people with diabetes, monitoring sugar intake is crucial, as spikes in blood glucose can have serious health implications. While many consider fruit juice a healthy option, experts warn that both homemade and packaged juices can rapidly increase blood sugar levels, making them nearly as harmful as soft drinks, which are loaded with added sugar and provide little to no nutritional benefit.<\/p>\n

Fruit Juice vs Soft Drinks<\/h2>\n

Whether homemade or store-bought, fruit juice contains significant amounts of sugar, roughly 15 teaspoons per serving. Just as diabetics are advised to avoid soft drinks, fruit juice should also be consumed with caution.<\/p>\n

Homemade fruit juices are slightly less harmful than packaged varieties, which contain added sugar and preservatives. Packaged juices can have a particularly strong effect on blood sugar, making them especially risky for diabetes patients.<\/p>\n

Edwina Raj, Head of Services, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, told Indian Express<\/em> that soft drinks provide empty calories without essential vitamins or minerals. Fruit juice, on the other hand, contains natural sugar, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.<\/p>\n

However, the blending process removes fibre, causing sugar to be absorbed more rapidly, which can spike blood glucose. Vitamin C content also decreases, further reducing nutritional benefit.<\/p>\n

Guidelines For Diabetes Patients<\/h2>\n