Deepa Murthy Deepa Murthy Asked 8 months ago

Is honey better for diabetics?

My mother is diabetic, and we're always looking for healthier sugar alternatives for her. Someone suggested honey as a natural option. Is honey actually better for diabetics compared to regular sugar?

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Rani Devi Rani Devi Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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Didi, honey is still sugar. Whether it's white sugar or brown sugar or honey, for a diabetic, it's all the same problem. It will raise your blood sugar. So, no, it's not better. Best to avoid or take very, very little. Why take risk with health?

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

This is a common misconception! Honey is NOT 'better' for diabetics than sugar. It's still a sugar, a concentrated source of carbs that will raise blood glucose. Don't believe everything you read online. Always, always check with your doctor or a registered dietitian for accurate medical advice.

Divya Sharma Divya Sharma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Actually, my grandma who has diabetes was told by her doctor that honey, though natural, is still sugar and affects blood glucose just like regular sugar. So, it's not really a 'better' option. It's all about moderation and checking with your doctor. Best to be practical about it.

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Smita Joshi Smita Joshi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Ho na, a lot of people think honey is better because it's natural, but for diabetics, it has almost the same effect on blood sugar as regular sugar. So, it's not really 'better' per se. Still need to be very careful with quantity, na? My friend's doctor advised her to just avoid all forms of concentrated sugar.

Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I totally get why people might think honey is better because it's natural, but for diabetics, it's still a form of sugar and will cause blood sugar spikes. It's not a safe swap. It can be really confusing with all the information out there, but your doctor's advice is always the most important.

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Sonia Sharma Sonia Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Having dealt with thyroid issues, I know how easily diet myths can spread. For diabetics, honey is essentially sugar and will impact blood glucose. There's no scientific consensus that it's 'better'. Regular blood tests and constant consultation with your doctor are crucial for managing diabetes, not switching to natural sugars.

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