01. Diabetics can eat some sugar Gone are the days of banning sugar completely from the diet if you're a diabetic. While your intake should still be carefully monitored, small amounts of sugar can be tolerated.02. The glycaemic index and diabetes One of the most important applications of the glycaemic index is its use in the control of blood sugar and insulin levels in diabetes, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. 03. The fructose controversy The American Diabetes Association has banned the use of fructose in diabetics. Does this count for diabetics in SA too? And what about fruit and honey? Read DietDoc's comments. |