When shopping for the perfect gift for a friend or loved one, it’s important to take note of their medical needs. Diabetes is something that can really make choosing the right food gifts tough. If you want to send a fruit hamper, it is important to understand that not all fruits are suited for those with diabetes but many of them can be enjoyed in moderation without any cause for concern.

Understanding why

Since diabetics need to watch their sugar intake, we usually immediately think of things like sweets, cakes and chocolates. Fruit also contains natural sugar which is why it is important to enjoy in moderation. A fresh fruit hamper will include several types of fruit which means that you are sure to find several options that are lower in sugar and carbohydrates.

Types of fruit

As briefly mentioned, different types of fruit have different amounts of carbohydrates and sugar. When shopping for a fruit hamper for your friend or loved one, you should look for a gift that includes fruits such as these fruits that contain only 15 grams of carbohydrates

  • ½ a medium banana
  • 1 ¼ cup of watermelon (cubed)
  • ½ a cup of mango (cubed)
  • ¾ cup of pineapple (cubed)
  • 1 ¼ cup of strawberries (whole)
  • 1/3 cup of chikoo (cubed)
  • 100g of pear
  • 1 orange

More examples

Another great idea to consider is apples that contain just 14g of carbohydrates and kiwis only contain 13g! While your friend may not be able to enjoy the entire fruit hamper at once, they can enjoy it over the course of several days. They can share it with their loved ones too.

So, as you can see, there are some amazing and delicious options to consider when sending a fruit hamper gift to your diabetic loved one. If the fruit selection is too much for them to enjoy on their own, they can always core, peel and cut their fruit to be frozen for use in juices and smoothies at a later stage.