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Is Coconut Water Advisable In Case Of Diabetes?
I have a question about my mother she is in Pakistan now her age is 60. She is diabetic,heart patient and She is diabetic patient from 30 years.she got a stroke in 2009 she has been suffering since 2009. Is water of coconut is good for her that's my question about my mother?
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
Dear sir i can understand your concern.
coconut contains glucose and having high glycemic index.
coconut will contain electrolytes but shoots up sugars like any thing.
i suggest you to keep way from coconut water.
regards
Dr vamsi
Diabetologist
Apollo Hospitals
coconut contains glucose and having high glycemic index.
coconut will contain electrolytes but shoots up sugars like any thing.
i suggest you to keep way from coconut water.
regards
Dr vamsi
Diabetologist
Apollo Hospitals
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