@jkluv7 Good question!
There seems to be some varying opinions from what I could glean from reliable sources.

From consumerreports.org, their statement about beets and the sugar in them compared to a cookie seems to make sense: https://www.consumerreports.org/healthy-eating/are-beets-good-for-you/

From the Diabetes Care Community, comes some great information, and tips for storing beets properly: https://www.diabetescarecommunity.ca/diet-and-fitness-articles/diabetes-diet-articles/time-to-bring-on-the-beet-to-your-diabetes-diet/

Are you following a diabetic meal plan? If so, does it include beets at this time? I have never acquired a taste for beets, but it might be time to start!
Ginger