Do oranges raise your blood sugar?
Although they’re sweet, oranges are actually low on the glycemic index (GI), according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). And the lower a food’s GI, the less it affects blood sugar and insulin levels. Do factor in that one medium-size orange has 15 grams (g) of carbohydrates, Smithson notes.
The American Diabetes Association has listed citrus fruits among Diabetes superfoods. According to the association, citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits and lemons are full of fibre, vitamin C, folate and potassium, which would help benefit a healthy diabetic eating plan.