I am a diabetic
2006-10-05 03:35:16 · 29 answers · asked by Charles H 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Honey is just another form of sugar. No mater how it is stated Sugar is sugar.
Some say fruit sugar is better and again it is sugar.
there are many myths about different sugars derived from different sources and most of them are just that Myths.
Sugar is not as much of a problem in your diet as fats and oils are.
Honey tastes good with some foods and drinks bu tit is sugar.
A diabetic should stay away from honey completely.
2006-10-05 03:53:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 14:32:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There seems to be some disagreement on the Glycaemic Index of honey (ie how quickly it will boost your blood sugar level). I've found values on the 'net varying between 58 (medium) and 92 (v. high) - and personally I believe the latter figure more.
I found one study which came down in favour of it, but it was sponsored by ... the US National Honey Board.
It's probably a little bit better than sugar, but really as a diabetic the best thing is to change your tastebuds and get used to unsweetened foods.
2006-10-05 03:43:05 · answer #4 · answered by gvih2g2 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's an alternative for sugar. It will give the finished product a different flavor and you will have to adjust your liquid in dishes calling for sugar. Since you are diabetic you would treat honey the same as sugar.
2006-10-05 03:40:17 · answer #5 · answered by Judy K 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
As a sweetner yes. But, as a diabetic you should probably watch your honey intake too because honey in your body just turns into sugars too thus messing you up. You're better off using something like equal.
2006-10-05 03:37:37 · answer #6 · answered by Uncle Tim 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you're diabetic, stay away from honey. Use a sugar substitute like Equal, Sweet 'n' Low, etc.
2006-10-05 03:44:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Try new sweetener called Agave Nectar - honey like liquid made from cactus plant. No aftertaste, said to reduce sugar cravings and burn off fat. Suitable for diabetics as it is absorbed more slowly into body and does not need insulin to break it down. New product which is selling at Tesco.
2006-10-05 04:16:18 · answer #8 · answered by Sandee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother is a diabetic and she used to have honey in her drinks as she stopped taking sugar years ago. Now that she can't have honey (which being diabetic you shouldn't have) she uses sweeteners like Splenda
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