Look to the food label as your guide for knowing how to include foods into your meal plan. On the food label, you will want to look at the total grams of carbohydrate, calories, fat, and portion size. A sugar-free product may simply be lower in total grams of carbohydrate compared to the original food or the product truly may be low enough in total grams of carb that will not affect your blood sugar reading. The definition of “sugar-free” is that one serving has less than .5 grams of sugar. Keep in mind though that some of these foods still have carbs and may affect your blood sugar levels. Foods that are marked “sugar-free” can be part of a healthy meal plan typically in small amounts. Diabetes 101- Looking For Hidden Sugar - Diabetes Everyday