eating sugary foods

[Rnicholls1990]

Iv always wondered do any diabetics eat sugary snacks and fancy puddings when they go out for meals I assumed if your sugars were under.control eating sugary snacks wouldn't be a problem or am I just talking rubbish obviously everyone.knows a.whole bar of chocolate Is bad for a diabetic but sometimes everyone slips don't they

 

[noblehead]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with having an occasional treat provided you bolus correctly for it. I don't particularly have a sweet tooth so generally skip puds when eating out or go for cheese and crackers or a fruit salad, however there are occasions where I've had a dessert and I just bolus accordingly.

 

[Yorksman]

I'll eat a pudding but I'll choose one of the less sugary options. Last night I had a little ice cream though I really wanted the ginger treacle sponge and custard.

 

[Ellis79]

Following on from the replies of the previous two respondents, I would also note that the prevailing viewpoint is that yes, diabetics can have a sugary snack - every now and then - and that it is actually better to have an ordinary snack with sugar in rather than the sugar free alternatives which offer no special benefit, are usually more expensive, and, perhaps most important of all, can often have a laxative effect. If you do buy a biscuit, cake, or chocolate which is sugar free, make sure you read the list of ingredients. If it contains polydextrose or something similar - watch out as this stuff is deadly. I would keep any such items in the fridge and eat them if you having a bout of constipation. Sugar derivatives, such as maltiol can also increase bowel movement frequency in some people so any items with these in should also be eaten sparingly.

 

[))Denise((]

Type 1's on insulin can have sugary foods if they want them, they just have to calculate the amount of carbs in it and inject appropriately

Type 2's it is a different choice, the meds they are on (or none if they are diet controlled) don't work in the same way as insulin and it is always better to restrict the amount of carbs, than to increase the meds to deal with the amount of sugar in the diet.

I prefer not to eat artificial sweeteners. The chemicals they are made from, the after-taste and the stomach problems being my reasons. After 6 1/2 years with Type 2 my palate has changed and sugary things are now too sweet.