THE TRUTH ABOUT SUGAR AND DIABETES

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Doctors once thought that sweets and treats were totally off limits for people with diabetes. Further research has shown that, if you plan for it small amounts of sugar can be a part of a healthy diabetes plan. Now there are plenty sugar substitutes out there to choose from. They can make foods and drinks taste like the real thing. So there are more ways than ever to satisfy your sugar cravings. *Be smart with sugar. Choosing sweets naturally lower in sugar , such as, fruit or dark chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa, can reduce the impact on your carb count. Sometimes sugar goes by different names and shows up in surprising places, such as yogurt and bread. *Check your food labels for sweeteners that contains calories and carbs that must be figured into your meal plan including: honey molasses fructose and high-fructose corn syrup maple syrup and brown rice. *Artificial sweeteners can satisfy your sweet tooth with less of an impact on your body, weight, or blood glucose levels .