How Much Sugar Can You Have If You Have Diabetes?

Struggling to figure out how much sugar is safe to eat with diabetes? In this video, I break down exactly how much sugar you can have with diabetes, what counts as added sugar vs. natural sugar, and how sugar affects your blood sugar levels.

You'll learn:
✔️ What the daily added sugar limit is for people with diabetes
✔️ The difference between total carbs, sugar, and sugar alcohols
✔️ How to enjoy sweet foods without spiking your blood sugar
✔️ My top tips for managing sugar intake with type 2 diabetes

Whether you're newly diagnosed or just looking to get better blood sugar control, this video will help you feel confident and in control.

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00:00 – Intro: Can you have sugar with diabetes?
00:26 – Why sugar is confusing for diabetics
01:14 – Natural sugar vs added sugar vs total carbs
02:52 – What the guidelines say (AHA & diabetes-specific)
04:31 – Why added sugar affects blood sugar the most
06:02 – How to read labels for added sugar
07:15 – How much sugar is safe per day with diabetes
08:37 – What to eat instead of sugary foods
09:55 – 3 tips to enjoy sugar without blood sugar spikes
11:35 – Mindset shift: Balance, not perfection
12:25 – Free cheat sheet + next steps

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