Diabetes Nutrition: Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too

You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Mayo Clinic SPECIAL REPORTS. If you would like to unsubscribe, click here. SPECIAL REPORT  Monday, December 9, 2013 Diabetes nutrition: Including sweets in your meal plan Diabetes nutrition focuses on healthy foods. But you can eat sweets once in a while without feeling guilty or significantly interfering with your blood sugar control. The key to diabetes nutrition is moderation. The scoop on sugar For years, people with diabetes were warned to avoid sweets. But what researchers understand about diabetes nutrition has changed. Total carbohydrate is what counts. It was once assumed that honey, candy and other sweets would raise your blood sugar level faster and higher than would fruits, vegetables or "starchy" foods, such as potatoes, pasta or whole-grain bread. But this isn't true, as long as the sweets are eaten with a meal and balanced with other foods in your meal plan. Although different types of carbohydrate can affect your blood sugar level differently, it's the total amount of carbohydrate that really matters. Read the full article at MayoClinic.com » Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization and proceeds from Web advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services advertised. Advertising and sponsorship policy You are receiving this e-mail because you are subscribed to Mayo Clinic SPECIAL REPORTS. If you would like to unsubscribe, click here. REMOVE me from this list | Manage my e-mail settings | Customer service ©2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy