Honey and Diabetes...

Lary Berger shared tis articl about Diabetes and Honey... FYI Can diabetics have honey? (Question of the day) Editorial Team March 19, 2013 at 11:54 am 2 Comments HoneyWhen it comes to diabetes , the usual idea is that anything sweet is banned from your diet. That may not necessarily be true. Apart from adding artificial substitutes, diabetics can be the most innovative when it comes to finding a replacement for sugar. Here is one of the most common questions asked about diabetes: Q: Can a diabetic person have honey instead of sugar? Answer: Clinical studies have shown that pure honey is a healthier choice for diabetics than sugar and other sweeteners. Honey has a lower Glycaemic Index i.e. it does not raise blood sugar levels as quickly as sugar. It also requires lower levels of insulin compared to regular white sugar. However, the key consideration is the total carbohydrates in your diet and not the amount of sugar. One tablespoon of honey has approximately 17 grams of carbohydrate. Honey is higher in calories, and is sweeter than sugar. This way you can add less honey to get the same sweetness. But before you decide to make the switch, make sure to first consult your doctor or dietician . An important fact you should keep in mind while using honey, is to be sure that you are using pure and unadulterated honey. Here are some more health benefits of honey. Read more about the basics of a healthy diabetic diet. Here are our top 5 related articles 10 ways to control diabetes naturally Beat diabetes naturally with these 10 yoga asanas (Gallery) Herbal remedies for diabetes. Expert tips to deal with type 2 diabetes Diet and lifestyle changes to beat diabetes. You may also like to read: Home remedies for constipation Herbal remedies for hypertension Home remedies to keep your heart healthy Top natural remedies for your liver Home remedies for acidity that actually work Home remedies for mouth ulcers Home remedies to soothe burns Natural remedies to beat stress Natural remedies for itchy skin For more natural remedies and diabetes, check out our natural remedies and diabetes sections respectively. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates! For daily free health tips, sign up for our newsletter. And to join discussions on health topics of your choice, visit our forum. 2 Comments by Taboola Sponsored Content We Recommend This Family Business Saw 70% Growth With The Internet Of ThingsMicrosoft 5 Signs You'll Get CancerNewsmax Surviving an Allergy AttackLiveStrong Forget Pencils And Powders - Try this!Dermstore 7 Signs of an Unhealthy HeartCaring.com You Won't Believe Who's Related to Abraham LincolnAncestry.com Promoted Content From The WebFrom India.com Your Things + Your Data = New Opportunities (Microsoft) What the Bible Says About Money (Shocking) (Moneynews) Dealing with ulcerative colitis? Understand the contributing factors (HealthiNation) Create Natural Brows That Last All Day (Dermstore) 15 Actors Who Do Not Like Democrats (Republican Reader) 'Diabetes can be reversed' Top 10 yoga poses to keep diabetes under control 10 ways to control diabetes naturally Karela – the bitter pill to beat diabetes! Tips to live well with Type 2 Diabetes by Taboola Tags: Diabetes, Diseases & Conditions, Honey, Living with diabetes, Natural remedies, Sugar substitute, Sweetner, Type 2 diabetes