dried fruit like raisins can be a healthy choice for diabetics but the rule of thumb is always to use moderation and portion control. dried fruit is dehydrated so most of the water has been removed leaving it more concentrated and sugar-dense than their whole counterpart. the serving size for dried fruit is smaller than whole fruit (1/4 cup as opposed to 1/2 cup) so it can be very easy to over consume dried fruit. you have to be careful as some manufacturers will add additional sugar to their products as well so it’s beneficial to read the ingredients on the label. an important tool for diabetics to use is the glycemic index which is a measure of how your blood sugar may respond to certain foods. raisins are a low to moderate glycemic index food and can have a higher glycemic load compared to their whole fruit counterpart grapes meaning that they may have more of an impact on your blood sugar. dried apples apricots peaches and plums all have a lower glycemic index compared to raisins while dates and figs have a higher glycemic index. raisins can certainly hold a place in a diabetic person’s diet so long as appropriate portions are maintained. dried fruit may be better than some less healthy alternatives but it may be more beneficial however to choose whole fruit alternatives or to accompany dried fruit with a fat or protein. hi being a diabetic then you should have a list of dos and don'ts. i would think that raisins are high in natural sugars as well as fibre but being high in sugars would be a no no. hope this helps. good luck
are raisins bad for you if you are diabetic?