As the standard of living improves, more and more people are suffering from diabetes, and as people take diabetes seriously, many questions arise. We all know that diabetics need to keep a respectful distance from other people's food. Because of people's attention, a lot of sugar-free foods have come into being, but are sugar-free foods really suitable for diabetics? Today, let's find out if sugar-free foods are suitable for diabetics.

What is sugar-free food?

The so-called hot food refers to food that is not sweetened with sugar, glucose, maltose, etc., while sugar-free food includes alternatives such as xylitol, sorbitol and mannitol. According to the national standard "General Rules for Labeling Prepackaged Foods for Special Dietary Uses", the requirement of 'sugar-free' means that the sugar content of solid or liquid foods is no more than 0.5g per 100g or 100ml.

What are the benefits of sugar-free foods?

Sugar-free foods are not sweetened with sucrose. Many people think this is good and does not cause changes in blood sugar. However, this does not mean that a particular food is good for people. Studies have shown that even if it doesn't raise blood sugar and doesn't convert into calories, it can stimulate appetite and increase the likelihood of obesity. This is because such foods have no nutritional value on their own and can burden our bodies when eaten.

Does sugar-free food really mean no sugar?

Generally food containing sugar alcohols can be called sugar-free food, and food without sugar or any flavor can not be called sugar-free food. So when choosing sugar-free food, be sure to pay attention to the ingredients in the ingredient list. If there are ingredients such as white sugar and glucose in the ingredients, it means that it is a real sugar-free food.

Can diabetics eat sugar-free food?

What is sugar-free food? We've made it clear before, but don't forget that the vast majority of sugar-free foods have a main ingredient made from refined rice and flour, such as sugar-free cookies and sugar-free bread. These are foods that can raise the glycemic index, and some of them are converted to glucose in the body, making them less suitable for diabetics.

Ps: Diabetics who want to eat fruit but are afraid of the high sugar content can choose to eat guava or papaya. These two are still relatively low in sugar content.