Can pre diabetics eat honey?
I've started having honey in my morning tea instead of sugar since my pre-diabetes diagnosis. Is honey a safe option for pre-diabetics, or should I avoid it too?
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4 months ago
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Honestly, sugar is sugar, whether it comes from cane or bees. Replacing white sugar with loads of honey in your morning tea won't save you from prediabetes. Try to gradually reduce your sweet habit entirely or use a tiny drop of honey very rarely.
5 months ago
As someone who has been managing diabetes for years, let me tell you that honey is a trap. It sounds natural and healthy, but it will raise your numbers just as fast as white sugar. Be very cautious and keep a close eye on your glucose readings if you use it.
5 months ago
I recently found out my sugar is borderline and I replaced my morning sugar tea with honey. Is that still bad for me? If anyone has successfully reversed their prediabetes without giving up honey, please let me know.
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5 months ago
It is so hard when you are trying to do the right thing by choosing 'healthy' honey and then you find out it's still not safe. I felt so frustrated and defeated when I had to cut out honey from my lemon water. It’s okay to feel upset about these restrictions, just take it one day at a time.
5 months ago
My endocrinologist explained that honey actually has a slightly lower glycemic index than table sugar, but it still spikes blood glucose significantly. It contains fructose and sucrose, so from a metabolic standpoint, prediabetics should treat honey exactly like regular sugar and limit it.