My doctor told me to cut down on sugar because of my diabetes, but sometimes I crave something sweet. I heard that honey is a healthier alternative. Can a person with diabetes safely include honey in their diet, even in small amounts?
5 months ago
A lot of people think honey is a safe natural remedy, but it still spikes blood sugar quite fast. I have high BP and keep a strict eye on my diet; sweet is sweet. If you want to have honey, limit it to a tiny drop occasionally, and keep checking your daily sugar levels.
8 months ago
Honey is still sugar at the end of the day, so it will raise your glucose levels. It is best to avoid it or use it very rarely in tiny amounts. Take care of yourself.
4 months ago
Pure wild honey has many good qualities, but for sugar patients, it must be treated just like white sugar. If you have a cough, you can take half a teaspoon of honey with ginger juice, but don't use it daily in your tea or lemon water. Natural doesn't mean sugar-free, child.
5 months ago
Honey is definitely better than chemically refined white sugar, but it is still rich in simple sugars. Through yogic practice, we learn moderation. If your body is active and you practice daily kapalbhati, half a teaspoon of raw honey occasionally is fine, but do not overindulge.
9 months ago
I used to drink lemon-honey-water every morning thinking it is healthy, but my fasting sugar shot up to 180! As soon as I stopped the honey, my levels normalized. Trust me, honey is sweet syrup and your body treats it just like sugar. Better to avoid it completely.
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