Does Eating Fruit With a Meal Affect Blood Sugar Differently Than Eating It Alone?

I’ve heard conflicting advice about whether fruit is better as a snack or alongside a meal, especially for people watching their blood sugar. Does the timing make a meaningful difference, or do the type and portion of fruit matter more?

I’m asking about whole fruit rather than juice, and I know individual responses can vary. If you’ve discussed this with a clinician or tracked your own glucose, what factors helped you interpret the results?