Can diabetics eat sugar?

I am quite new to this diagnosis and still very confused. Is eating normal sugar in tea really bad, or can we have a little bit if our levels are mostly normal? I would love to hear what you all do.

In our times, we managed health with simple home habits like drinking methi water in the morning. It is best to avoid direct white sugar as it acts like poison for the body, but you can consult your vaidya or doctor about natural alternatives.

Well, you *can* eat sugar, but your glucometer will start screaming at you! It's best to keep direct sugar for when your levels crash, and use safer sweeteners for daily tea.

My elders always used to say that a little jaggery is fine, but my doctor strictly warned me that all sugars affect the body similarly. I listen to my doctor and keep sugar or jaggery to a bare minimum now.

Having managed diabetes for over twenty years, I can tell you that life doesn't stop because of this. You can have a tiny bit of sweet during festivals occasionally, just make sure you manage your meals and exercise well around it.