The Truth About Diabetic Diets

Learn why some of the common myths about diabetic diets are not exactly true and what steps you can take to control diabetes.

By Anne Cain, R.D., MyRecipes, Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

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Myth: No sugar allowed.

It's okay to eat some sugar as long as it's part of a balanced, healthy eating plan and is accounted for in the total amount of carbohydrate in your diet. However, you should try to cut down on foods and drinks that are concentrated in sugars because, in large amounts, they can make blood sugar control and weight control more difficult.

See: Diabetic Desserts (pictured at left)

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