Is Sugar allowed in Diabetes

Yes, Sugar may be taken by people with Diabetes, But It the total calories consumed per day should be kept under control. In effect if you take sugar in tea or coffe you may have to cut down on something else in your diet, which may not be a healthy option. for example 1 tbspn of sugar would provide approximately 40 Kcals which would be same as 1/2 a slice of bread, But with bread you recieve other nutrients also like proteins, vitamins, minerals fats and fibres, which are only absent in sugar.

Sugar is not a good option to sweeten the life of a Diabetic, a variety of artificial non caloric sweeteners are available in the market, they are a better option as they give the sweetness minus the calories- I'm sorry to add the bitter after taste, but life's like that.  

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