Can people with diabetes eat chestnuts?

People with diabetes can generally eat chestnuts properly, but not too much.

Chestnuts are rich in starch, which can produce carbohydrates to provide a certain amount of energy for the body to meet daily activities. Chestnuts are rich in nutrients such as dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Dietary fiber can slow down sugar absorption, and can also produce satiety, reducing other food intake, which is good for people with diabetes. However, it should be noted that people with diabetes need to control blood sugar levels. Chestnuts contain sugar. Excessive intake may cause blood sugar to rise.