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Are figs the best fruit to manage blood sugar?

Registered dietitian Natalie Allen offers insights.

October 13, 2026 by Ella Reuter

Figs can be part of a healthy diet, but are they the best fruit for managing blood sugar?

In a recent Verywell Health article, registered dietitian Natalie Allen explains how fiber in figs can slow digestion and help manage blood sugar levels. She also shares tips for pairing figs with a protein source.

Allen is a clinical professor of nutrition and dietetics in the School of Health Sciences at Missouri State University.


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