New Delhi, June 23 -- Summer and mangoes go hand in hand. From Alphonso to Dasheri, the king of fruits finds its way into almost every Indian household. But for people living with diabetes, mango season often comes with a dilemma-"Should I avoid mangoes completely?" The good news is that the answer is not necessarily yes. While mangoes are naturally sweet and contain carbohydrates, they can still fit into a diabetes-friendly diet when eaten mindfully.

According to Dr Anshuman Kaushal, Director, Robotic GI, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, understanding concepts like glycemic index, glycemic load, portion size, and timing of consumption is far more important than simply banning a fruit. Here's what you ne...