10 Common Food Myths For People With Diabetes

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6. You are not allowed to eat fruit 

While there are some fruits that are high in sugar, such as bananas, pineapples, and oranges, that can cause your blood sugar to spike, other fruits are always allowed. Low sugar fruits such as cantaloupe, strawberries, and pears are perfect to eat with their moderate levels of sugar and adequate levels of fiber.

 

7. Artificial sweeteners are safer than sugar

The subject of artificial sweeteners has been around for many decades. Artificial sweeteners have had a problem tasting like real sugar and have resulted in products that have left users with a bitter after-taste. Some products have been found to cause cancer while others have resulted in brain damage and symptoms similar to muscular dystrophy. There are some products that are made with more natural ingredients, such as stevia, but if you are unsure as to whether to try an artificial sweetener or not, you must research the products in depth. You can always use a little real sugar, honey, or real maple syrup to sweeten foods up and stay on a low glycemic impact.

 

8. You are not allowed to have any alcohol 

As with everything, anything that is consumed in moderation is allowed even if you are a diabetic. Women are allowed to consume one serving of alcohol per day and men are allowed two drinks as long as their diabetes is under control. If your sugar levels are high, you should not add alcohol to your diet until you have brought your glucose levels under the proper numbers.

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