Key Takeaways

Apples raise blood sugar less than other foods because of their fiber content.

Fiber helps prevent sharp rises in blood sugar by slowing sugar release into the bloodstream.

Eating apples regularly may improve insulin sensitivity and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Apples can raise blood sugar somewhat because they contain natural carbohydrates, but according to experts, they can still support stable blood sugar while providing other important nutrients.

Do Apples Cause Blood Sugar Spikes?

Most carbohydrate-containing foods raise blood sugar to some degree, and apples are no exception, said Edward Saltzman, MD , the academic dean and an associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.

However, apples do not cause blood

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