{"id":2902,"date":"2018-11-21T13:15:39","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T13:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=2902"},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:00:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T08:30:29","slug":"can-you-munch-on-sugary-food-in-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/can-you-munch-on-sugary-food-in-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Munch on Sugary Food in Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/can-you-munch-on-sugary-food-in-diabetes\/#5_Tips_to_Consume_Sugary_Food_in_Diabetes\" title=\"5 Tips to Consume Sugary Food in Diabetes\">5 Tips to Consume Sugary Food in Diabetes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/can-you-munch-on-sugary-food-in-diabetes\/#Allow_Yourself_the_Occasional_Sweet_Treats\" title=\"Allow Yourself the Occasional Sweet Treats\">Allow Yourself the Occasional Sweet Treats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/can-you-munch-on-sugary-food-in-diabetes\/#Plan_Your_Meals\" title=\"Plan Your Meals&nbsp;\">Plan Your Meals&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/can-you-munch-on-sugary-food-in-diabetes\/#Avoid_Packaged_Drinks\" title=\"Avoid Packaged Drinks&nbsp;\">Avoid Packaged Drinks&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/can-you-munch-on-sugary-food-in-diabetes\/#Treat_Yourself_with_a_Cheat_Day\" title=\"Treat Yourself with a Cheat Day&nbsp;\">Treat Yourself with a Cheat Day&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/can-you-munch-on-sugary-food-in-diabetes\/#Fruits_Prove_to_be_the_Best_Desserts\" title=\"Fruits Prove to be the Best Desserts\">Fruits Prove to be the Best Desserts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a well-known belief that eating a lot of sugar can cause diabetes. Well, this is only partially true. Consuming a lot of sugar can increase the risk of diabetes, but it cannot become the sole reason for it. Your diet, lifestyle, and genetics also play a significant role in causing the illness. Therefore, you can still get diabetes even if you control your sugar consumption. This article talks about how you can consume sugary food in diabetes without causing a spike in your blood sugar levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F2902\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you have diabetes, you do not have to follow a strict diet regime. You are allowed to satisfy your cravings for sweet and sugary food items. Only if you make it a part of your healthy eating plans and do not overindulge yourself into it. For some individuals with high blood sugar levels, glucose tablets or sugary drinks are crucial for treating a sudden drop in your sugar levels. So, it is advisable to make use of a glucometer(link) to monitor your blood sugar levels frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try these tips to include sugary foods in your healthy diet plan-<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Tips_to_Consume_Sugary_Food_in_Diabetes\"><\/span><b>5 Tips to Consume Sugary Food in Diabetes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Allow_Yourself_the_Occasional_Sweet_Treats\"><\/span><b>Allow Yourself the Occasional Sweet Treats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_1892618686.jpg\" alt=\"sugary food in diabetes\" class=\"wp-image-9242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_1892618686.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_1892618686-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_1892618686-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depriving yourself of sugary foods isn\u2019t likely to work. The more you try to eliminate treats from your diet completely, the more you are psychologically inclined to have them and might end up overeating.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_Your_Meals\"><\/span><b>Plan Your Meals&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_1545657350.jpg\" alt=\"Diet planning\" class=\"wp-image-9238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_1545657350.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_1545657350-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_1545657350-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the days when you want to consume sugary foods, cut out carbs from your main meal, and save it for your dessert. Ensure that your plate has all the necessary nutrients to balance your sugar intake. For example, if you\u2019re planning to have dessert, decrease the quantity of potatoes or chapatis from your meal.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Packaged_Drinks\"><\/span><b>Avoid Packaged Drinks&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_2070350222.jpg\" alt=\"Avoid packaged drinks\" class=\"wp-image-9241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_2070350222.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_2070350222-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_2070350222-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular soft drinks and sodas that are available in the market are packed with sugar. This not only would cause a spike in your sugar levels, but the high calories present in these drinks would also lead to unwanted weight gain.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, it is extremely important to stay hydrated for people with diabetes. Try including a cup or two of herbal tea in your day to stay healthy and energized.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treat_Yourself_with_a_Cheat_Day\"><\/span><b>Treat Yourself with a Cheat Day&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_791600764.jpg\" alt=\"Cheat meal day\" class=\"wp-image-9239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_791600764.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_791600764-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_791600764-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a good diet and exercise routine, it is also essential to regularly monitor your sugar levels with the help of a <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3IOC8sQ\">glucometer<\/a>. Your dietitian or health coach would read your blood sugar fluctuations and tell you how many days you could spare to have desserts.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruits_Prove_to_be_the_Best_Desserts\"><\/span><b>Fruits Prove to be the Best Desserts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_668372395.jpg\" alt=\"Fruits\" class=\"wp-image-9237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_668372395.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_668372395-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_668372395-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits are the best options for a person with diabetes to satisfy his sugar cravings. It is a healthier alternative as it has no added sugar. Moreover, because of its high fiber tendency, it takes longer to digest. Hence, it would prevent sugar spikes in your body.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/can-sitting-for-a-long-duration-affect-my-sugar-levels\/\">Read More: <em>Can Sitting for a Long Duration Affect My Sugar Levels?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every morning when you wake up and make healthy choices, there should be times when you reward yourself for the same. Sweets and Desserts can only negatively impact your blood sugar levels if you do not follow a healthy regime where you consume everything in moderation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3HhBlR5\">BeatO App<\/a> to stay updated with more information on diabetes control and management.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":9244,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[7,53,85],"class_list":["post-2902","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetic-nutrition","tag-glucometer"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2902"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2902"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2902\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18683,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2902\/revisions\/18683"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2902"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2902"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2902"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}