Hemant Joshi Hemant Joshi Asked 5 months ago

Is brown sugar ok for diabetics?

My father has diabetes and he loves a little sweetness in his tea. We're thinking of switching to brown sugar. Is brown sugar okay for diabetics, or should we avoid all types of sugar?

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Kedar Nath Kedar Nath Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Beta, don't fall for these new things. Brown sugar is just regular sugar with some color. If you have diabetes, you should try natural methi seeds water in the morning to help control your levels instead of changing sugars.

Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Not really. Brown sugar has the exact same glycemic index as white sugar. If you are lifting weights or doing cardio to manage your insulin sensitivity, don't ruin your hard work by using brown sugar. Cut it out.

Kavya Menon Kavya Menon Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Hey! Sadly, brown sugar is just as sweet and sugary as white sugar! 🙈 It will spike your blood sugar levels the same way. Best to stick to stevia or skip it! 🌸

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Ishaan Sharma Ishaan Sharma Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I tracked both on my CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) and the spike was almost identical. Brown sugar contains 95% sucrose compared to white sugar's 99%. It is definitely not safe for diabetics in any significant amount.

Ram Saran Ram Saran Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Nahi babuji, bhoori cheeni bhi meethi hi hoti hai aur sugar ke bimari mein nuksan karegi. Aap feeki chai peene ki aadat dalo, vahi sabse achha aur sasta ilaaj hai.

Seema Johar Seema Johar Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Oh, the internet wants us to believe brown sugar is health food! It's just white sugar with a tan, my friends. My diabetic husband tried it and his doctor gave him a good scolding on the next visit.

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Arjun Rampal Arjun Rampal Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Brown sugar has the same carb load as white. If you do consume it by mistake, make sure you go for a brisk 20-minute walk to help utilize that glucose, assuming your doctor permits regular exercise.

Rajiv Nigam Rajiv Nigam Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

If brown sugar was okay for diabetics, my tea would taste a lot better right now! Honestly, it is just white sugar wearing a disguise. Avoid it like you avoid your relatives' advice.

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