How many times in a month can diabetes patients eat sweets? Here is the answer

 

Diabetes is a lifestyle disease caused by overeating processed food, high-calorie diet, zero physical activity, severe stress or genetic reasons.

Sugar Patients Sweet Limit : Diabetes is a disease of sugar. The first advice in this is- 'Do not eat sweets' but does this mean that diabetic patients should not eat sweets or anything sweet throughout their life. India is considered the diabetes capital of the world. About 17% of the world's diabetes patients are here. Diabetes is a lifestyle related disease, which is caused by eating too much processed food, high calorie diet, zero physical activity, severe stress or genetic reasons. Excess body fat, especially excess fat around the stomach also increases the risk of diabetes.

These problems are common in our country. This is the reason why people get affected by sugar very quickly. In such a situation, there is a lot of confusion about food. Some people believe that diabetics should stay away from sweets. Let us know how many times a diabetic patient can eat sweets in a month.

Why sweets are harmful in diabetes

When someone has diabetes, the blood sugar level in the body becomes high. In such a situation, if one eats too much sweet, it goes directly into the blood, due to which insulin is unable to control it. This can cause many problems, such as it can affect the eyes, kidneys and heart.

 

How many times in a month can a diabetic patient eat sweets

Health experts believe that diabetes patients can eat sweets within limits and with planning. Doctors and dieticians believe that if someone's blood sugar is under control, then they can eat a little sweet 2-3 times a month. But before this, definitely take advice, because everyone's health condition is different. There are some conditions for eating sweets.

What are the sweet conditions for diabetes patients?

be sweet in small amounts

It is better to take fiber or protein along with sweet food, so that the sugar level increases slowly

Reduce extra carbs like roti or rice during the day

Be sure to check your blood sugar after eating sweets

Which sweets can diabetes patients eat?

Dark chocolate (70% or more cocoa)

Jaggery based products but in small quantity

diabetic friendly sweets

Fruits like apple, pear, papaya but in limits

Sugar-free sweets that do not contain chemicals

Which sweets to stay away from

Avoid high sugar sweets like Gulab Jamun, Rasgulla, Barfi

Packaged juices containing sugar or glucose

Avoid processed sweet items like cold drinks, cakes, cookies

Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.