Can diabetics eat dark chocolate everyday?

Question

My cousin, who is also diabetic, told me she eats a small piece of dark chocolate every day. Is this really safe? I'm worried about my sugar levels if I do this daily.

Siddharth Verma · Accepted Answer

If you are tracking your macros, one square of 85% dark chocolate daily is totally fine. I log my blood sugar daily on my app, and a tiny 10g portion has never caused any significant glucose spikes for me.

Tanmay Bhat · Answer

Look, with my erratic sleep cycle, I need some joy in life, so I eat a small bite of dark chocolate every night. It has very little sugar, so my readings are fine. Just don't eat the whole packet while binge-watching!

Ritu Sharma · Answer

I used to feel so guilty and anxious even if I took a tiny bite of any chocolate. But high-quality dark chocolate (85%+) is actually low in sugar. Eating just one tiny square a day is safe and can actually help lower your stress.

Anil Kumble · Answer

I personally eat one square of dark chocolate every evening after dinner. My fasting sugar has stayed around 105, but this is just my experience. You should monitor your own levels to see how it affects you.

Kriti Sanon · Answer

Yes, you can! Just stick to the 80% or higher cocoa ones and keep it to just one small square. It is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth daily without the guilt. 🍫

Can diabetics eat dark chocolate everyday?

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