Can diabetics have sweets?
It's always difficult during festivals and family gatherings when there are so many sweets. As a diabetic, I feel left out. Can diabetics ever have any sweets, maybe in very small portions, or is it totally forbidden?
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5 months ago
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Traditional Indian sweets made of refined sugar and flour cause immediate glucose spikes and strain the pancreas. It is highly recommended to consult your physician or clinical dietitian to see if you can occasionally have sugar-free alternatives based on your current HbA1c levels.
5 months ago
Every time you eat regular sweets, your sugar will spike, and you will have to spend more money on extra insulin doses and frequent blood tests. It is much cheaper and practical to avoid them completely and save on medical bills.
5 months ago
My dad has diabetes and festivals are so hard because he loves sweets. We now buy him sugar-free dry fruit barfis or stevia-based sandesh so he doesn't feel left out. It works perfectly and doesn't mess with his readings.
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5 months ago
I feel so depressed during family functions when everyone is enjoying kaju katli and I can't touch anything. Does anyone else feel this constant anxiety of accidentally eating sugar and getting complications? How do you handle the emotional stress of this?
5 months ago
Even sugar-free sweets can sometimes contain hidden starches that might spike you, which makes me so worried for my family members. If you absolutely must have a sweet, please make a tiny piece of home-made sugar-free kheer and check your sugar levels immediately after.