Gopal Reddy Gopal Reddy Asked 6 months ago

How much sugar daily for diabetic?

I have type 2 diabetes. My family keeps telling me to avoid all sugar, but I'm trying to find a balanced approach. How much sugar is acceptable for a diabetic to consume daily?

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Shanta Kumar Shanta Kumar Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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For diabetics, it is very important to strictly control sugar intake. My family always advises very little sweet. While some natural sugars from fruits are allowed, added sugars should be minimized or avoided completely. Please, for your specific condition, consult your doctor. They can provide a proper diet plan based on your health.

Akash Mehra Akash Mehra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

This is a serious medical question. You cannot, and should not, trust random answers online for daily sugar intake if you're diabetic. Every diabetic's condition is unique. You need to consult your endocrinologist or a certified dietician who can give you precise, individualized recommendations. Anything less is irresponsible.

Dadi Lakshmi Dadi Lakshmi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Beta, when I had to manage my sugar, my doctor told me to avoid all extra chini. Even in tea, I stopped. It was hard at first, but slowly my body adjusted. It's best to follow your doctor's word, they know your health history. Don't worry, you can do it!

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Arjun Das Arjun Das Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Daily sugar for a diabetic? My doctor's answer was 'don't even look at it, Arjun.' Kidding, but it felt that way. It's practically negligible for added sugars. As a sleep-deprived person, I'd say just cut it out, it's one less thing to worry about at 3 AM. But seriously, ask your doctor.

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Shruti Khanna Shruti Khanna Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh, this is such a stressful question for anyone with diabetes or pre-diabetes! It's not a simple number, actually. It totally depends on your specific type of diabetes, medication, activity level, and overall health. You absolutely HAVE to get a personalized diet plan from your endocrinologist or a specialized dietician. Don't rely on general info!

Priya Yadav Priya Yadav Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My friend's dad is diabetic and he literally has to count carbs for every meal. His doc told him to completely avoid added sugar, like no sweets, no sugary drinks. For fruits, it's super limited. So yeah, for diabetics, it's almost zero added sugar usually. But your doc will know best for your body.

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