Partner Content: Diabetes-friendly Snacks
Question: My father-in-law is now living with us, and he has Type 2 diabetes, but he also has a sweet tooth. Should I be buying sugar-free candy and cookies for him or is there a better option?
Answer: Usually sugar-free candy and cookies have sugar alcohols or sugar substitutes like allulose, and this can cause stomach upset or GI “distress”, especially if eaten in large amounts.
Instead of sugar-free items, try naturally sweet foods that also contain nutrients like vitamins, minerals and fiber. Fruit in small amount may satisfy that craving for sweet without negative effects on his digestive system. Just make sure the carbohydrates in those fruits are “counted” towards your father-in-law’s meals and snacks so his blood sugar is minimally affected.
