How many grams of sugar a day for diabetic?

Totally agree. Zero added sugar is the safest approach, and getting natural sugars only from low glycemic index fruits is highly recommended.

Managing my young daughter's diabetes means we strictly look for 'zero added sugar' on all food packages. We focus on getting clean, complex carbohydrates instead of sweet treats. Do check with your child's pediatrician.

With my busy schedule, I can't track micro-nutrients, so my rule is simple: no sugar in my tea or coffee, and no packaged sweets. Getting zero added sugar daily is the most realistic way to manage diabetes.

From what I've researched, the World Health Organization recommends that added sugars should be less than 5% of your daily energy intake, which is about 25 grams, but for diabetics, doctors usually say as close to zero as possible.

My dad has diabetes and we completely stopped using white sugar at home. For natural sugars in fruits, his doctor suggested limiting it to one small cup of papaya or apple a day. It keeps his readings very stable.

I have lived with diabetes for over 25 years. Giving up white sugar in tea was hard at first, but now my palate has adapted completely. Don't worry, you will get used to a sugar-free lifestyle very soon.