Can diabetics have molasses?

With our busy schedules, we don't need to overcomplicate things with fancy substitutes. Molasses is highly concentrated sugar and has a high glycemic index. Just stick to doctor-approved sweeteners or skip the sweetness entirely to keep your levels stable.

In our family, we sometimes use blackstrap molasses for iron deficiency. But when my father became diabetic, his specialist clearly warned us that it contains high carbs and should be avoided. It is always safer to trust the doctor's advice over traditional beliefs.

I totally get it, finding a safe alternative to sugar is so frustrating when you have cravings. But unfortunately, molasses will still affect your blood sugar levels quite a bit. Hang in there, and maybe try using a tiny bit of stevia for baking instead.

Yaar, actually molasses is just fancy sugar with some minerals in it. It will raise your glucose levels almost as fast as white sugar. If you are diabetic, it's honestly better to just stay away from it and keep things simple.

I always get so nervous when I see recipes using molasses as a 'healthy' sugar substitute. Does anyone else feel like these health claims are super confusing? I am too scared to even try a drop of it because I don't want to risk a sudden spike.