Raisins are dried grapes, they contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and since they are fruits, they contain fructose (natural fruit sugar), and raisins can be eaten if you are a diabetic, but be aware that eating raisins in moderation is the basis to prevent high blood sugar levels;

Although fruits and dried fruits are considered healthy foods, they still contain carbohydrates that turn into sugar after digestion, so they should not be overused as a diabetic, a healthy diet and calorie control are recommended.

According to sources, two tablespoons of raisins contain approximately 15 grams of carbohydrates.

Raisins and regulation of blood sugar levels

A study was conducted on 10 healthy participants to see the effect of raisins on blood sugar levels, and these participants ate 4 breakfasts for a period ranging from 2 to 8 weeks, and researchers monitored their sugar and insulin levels about two hours after each meal, and those breakfasts were bread white, or raisins.

The researchers observed lower glucose and insulin levels after eating raisins compared to white bread, which led them to conclude that raisins may have a positive role in regulating sugar.

Raisins are one of the fruits with a medium glycemic index, and the glycemic index in short is a tool for classifying carbohydrates according to how quickly they raise blood sugar levels after eating them. It is better for diabetics to eat foods with low or medium glycemic index to control blood sugar and manage diabetes. Consume raisins in moderate quantities, as do other fruits that fall into the same category of this indicator such as dates, pineapple, and watermelon.