Oranges (1 Fruit (2 5/8 Inches Dia)) and Papaya (1 Medium (5 1/8 Inches Long X 3 Inches Dia))

Reduce the portion of oranges or papaya, and avoid eating either fruit on an empty stomach; try a smaller serving and check your glucose response.

Choose whole fruit rather than juice, smoothies, dried fruit, or fruit purée, which are easier to consume quickly and can raise glucose faster.

Pair fruit with protein and fat, such as plain unsweetened Greek yogurt, eggs, cheese, or a small handful of almonds or walnuts.

Add fiber alongside the fruit, for example chia seeds, ground flaxseed, or non-starchy vegetables, and eat these foods before the fruit.

Eat fruit as part of a balanced meal rather than as a standalone snack, and avoid combining it with refined carbohydrates or sugary foods.

Track your response to different serving sizes and meal combinations; if large rises continue despite these changes, discuss this with your clinician or diabetes educator.