2 types of dates are available in stores. One type is with full juice, the other one is juice extracted and dried type which is a bit hard to remove outer skin. I want to know whether the dried ones give the same benefits like juicy ones as they are too sweet and may not be good for borderline sugar persons.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician32yrs exp

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You are correct and the normal fruits are better than dried. 

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Dr. Rajesh JainGeneral Physician26yrs exp

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Please Take Juicy ones. 

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Dr. Suzi JacklinDiabetologist9yrs exp

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Hi Dates are sweet, whether it's dry or fresh. Dried dates are deliberately dehydrated to remove their moisture and increase their shelf life. It is rich in calcium, iron and fibre when compared to fresh juicy dates. However it's carbohydrate content is high and hence high in calories. Having 1 or 2 fresh dates once in few days can be beneficial but with a good control of diabetes. 

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Dr. Surbhi AgrawalGeneral Physician12yrs exp

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Both the dates are not good for diabetics. 

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