Can people with diabetes enjoy dessert from time to time? Experts weigh in – BRProud.com

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by: Paula Jones
Posted: Oct 16, 2022 / 06:02 PM CDT
Updated: Oct 16, 2022 / 06:04 PM CDT
by: Paula Jones
Posted: Oct 16, 2022 / 06:02 PM CDT
Updated: Oct 16, 2022 / 06:04 PM CDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – According to one estimate, approximately 505,468 people in Louisiana, or 14.2% of the adult population, have been diagnosed with diabetes.
It’s common knowledge that most people with diabetes are cautious about how much sugar they consume. This is because the disease impacts the body’s ability to produce or respond to a hormone called insulin, which is key in regulating the metabolism of sugars and carbohydrates.
That said, experts say there are safe ways for people with diabetes to satiate sugar cravings.
Articles from sources such as Everyday Health suggest:
Living with diabetes does not necessarily require assigning all desserts to a death sentence. Instead, by planning meals with care, swapping out processed sweets for fruits, keeping dessert portions small, and slowing down to savor each bite of the treat, individuals with diabetes may still be able to enjoy some of their favorite sweets.
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