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Are fruit juices a good source of insulin for diabetes patients?
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No: Fruit juices donot provide any insulin.Even if there was any Insulin in juices it will not be absorbed from g i tract.
Answered 1/20/2018
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Fruit juices: Fruit juices are OK but are not a source of insulin. The more fruit juice you take the higher dose of insulin will be required. It might take a few days to regulate the juice and the insulin but once under control continue to enjoy life.
Answered 6/17/2015
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