'Aam' Aadmi Party Kejriwal eating mango to boost sugar levels, says ED

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, arrested in an excise scam case, is eating food high in sugar like mangoes and sweets every day despite having type 2 diabetes to create grounds for medical bail, the ED claimed before a court here on Thursday.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) made the claim before a special judge for CBI and ED cases, Kaveri Baweja, who directed the Tihar jail authorities to file a report in the matter, including Kejriwal’s diet chart.

Kejriwal seeks his doctor

Kejriwal has moved the court seeking permission to consult his regular doctor via video conference because of fluctuating sugar levels. The judge directed the authorities concerned to file the report by Friday when the court is likely to take up the matter again.

“Arvind Kejriwal is eating high sugar content food despite having type 2 diabetes. He is consuming ‘aloo poori’, mango, and sweets, daily. This is being done to make grounds for medical bail,” the ED told the court.

Hyderabad doctors weigh in on the effects of consuming mangoes

“Typically, half a mango daily can be had safely. Since the GI of mangoes is moderate, people with diabetes should eat them in regulation. If you eat up to 100 grams of mango daily, there will be no spike in your blood glucose level,” said Hyderabad nutritionist Dr Deepa Agarwal.

“Most of the calories in mango come from sugar, which means this fruit can raise blood sugar levels. Keep in mind that mango is sweeter and contains more sugar than many other fruits. Moderation is key — it’s best to limit mango to about 2 cups (330 grams) per day. Anything more than that can cause a spike in sugar levels,” said Dr Somnath Gupta, Diabetologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad.

Inputs from PTI and Anoushka Caroline Williams