Do Apples Affect Diabetes and Blood Sugar Levels?
Written by Becky Bell, MS, RD — Medically reviewed by Jillian Kubala, MS, RD — Updated on February 5, 2021
Nutrition
Carbs & fiber
Blood sugar
Insulin resistance
Antioxidants
Bottom line
Bottom line
Apples are delicious, nutritious, and convenient to eat. They’re known to have several health benefits. Yet apples also contain carbs, which can affect blood sugar levels.
However, the carbs found in apples affect your body differently than the sugars found in foods containing refined and processed sugars.
Let’s talk about how apples affect blood sugar levels and how to incorporate them into your diet if you have diabetes.