Last Update: February 16, 2023, 18:46 IST
Diabetic patients cannot eat sweets at all.
People suffering from type 1 diabetes or sugar patients taking insulin should not consume sweets at all.
Holi festival is round the corner and we all get busy in preparing different kinds of yummy yummy sweets and desserts. We enjoy eating gujiyas, sweet mathris, mewa ke laddoos and gulab jamuns. However, a person suffering from serious diseases needs to take special care of his diet during the festive season.
A diabetic patient also has the urge to eat sweets like a non-diabetic person but they need to control their cravings. These delicious sweets and desserts can increase their blood sugar levels. Now the question arises whether diabetic patients cannot eat sweets at all. Here’s an expert’s suggestion.
Poonam Duneja (Dietician and Nutritionist) says, “Diabetic patients can occasionally consume sweets in moderation. Only those people whose blood sugar is under control should eat it, otherwise those who have high blood sugar should avoid eating sweets because it can increase their blood sugar level rapidly. Fiber and protein and if you take care of these things then your blood sugar will be under control.
4 essential tips to keep in mind while eating sweets
cut back on sweets
According to dietician experts, diabetic patients should eat sweets in very small or moderate amounts, so that there is not much effect on their blood sugar level. Eating sweets in excess can be harmful for them.
Avoid eating sweets on an empty stomach
Sugar patients should not eat sweets on an empty stomach. If they do this then their blood sugar level will increase rapidly. Such patients are advised to eat sweets only after having breakfast or lunch.
don’t eat sweets at night
Eating sweets at night can cause a lot of trouble to diabetic patients. They may not sleep well and may have frequent urination or feel nauseous. Such patients should avoid eating sweets at night.
Do not drink cold drinks and juices
Diabetics are advised not only to abstain from sweets but also to stay away from drinking cold drinks and sweetened juices. The amount of liquid sugar found in drinks can cause a rapid spike in blood sugar levels. Type 1 diabetes patients and those taking insulin should not consume any kind of sweets.
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