Diabetes management today is very different from the past. We now know that exercise and carbohydrate management at meals are powerful tools for people to use in managing blood sugars well.
Sugar is merely a carbohydrate.
People do not have to avoid sugar, but learn to balance the amount of total carbohydrate at each meal. Sugar or desserts can be part of this total. I encourage you to discuss this further with your physician and ask to speak to a diabetes educator in your area to learn more about carbohydrates and the effect they have on your blood sugar. Comments and Feedback . Privacy statement .