Can diabetics eat sweets? Indeed, this is a question that deserves to be asked and we have decided to answer it! 🍭 🍬
👉 Understanding Sweets and Diabetes
For people with diabetes, maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial as candy is known for its high content of simple sugars such as sucrose and glucose syrup. These sugars are quickly absorbed by the body, causing blood sugar levels to spike rapidly.
👉 Is it possible to consume sweets?
Despite their high carbohydrate composition, it is not necessary to completely remove sweets from the diet of a diabetic person.
However, regulated and reasonable consumption is recommended!
Here are some practical tips:
- Smart consumption: It is not recommended to consume sweets alone outside of meals. It is advisable to consume them at the end of the meal, since the foods consumed previously will tend to attenuate the rapid increase in blood sugar.
- Planning: For special events like birthdays, it is recommended to consume fiber at the previous meal to help stabilize blood sugar.
- Treatment adjustment: if necessary and as a last resort , adjust the insulin dose according to the amount of candy consumed to maintain optimal blood sugar levels.
👉 Alternatives to traditional sweets
Here are some ideas for treats to make at home, to replace traditional candies:
- Chocolate-coated dried fruits: Melt dark chocolate with a low sugar content (dark chocolate with a minimum of 70% cocoa) , dip dried fruits (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts) in it, then let dry at room temperature.
- Homemade Energy Bars: Mix together rolled oats, chopped nuts, chia seeds, almond butter, and a little honey or agave syrup. Spread the mixture in a dish, refrigerate for a few hours, then cut into bars.
- Plain yogurt with fresh fruit and seeds: Take a plain yogurt without added sugar, add pieces of fresh low-glycemic fruit like raspberries, blueberries or strawberries. Top with flax or chia seeds for an extra boost of fiber and omega-3s.
- Homemade Applesauce: Peel and cut apples, cook them over low heat with a little water and cinnamon until tender. Blend everything together to obtain a compote with no added sugar, perfect for a sweet break without the guilt.
Conclusion
In summary, sweets can be part of a balanced diet for people with diabetes, provided they are consumed occasionally and intelligently.
However, it is also possible to make treats at home for total control over blood sugar levels.
Find out more tips and information about low GI diets in our dedicated article .
Feel free to share your delicious recipes in the comments below!
The Oh Oui ! Team
