Does Brown Sugar Increase Blood Sugar Levels?

The first thing most of us love to do in the morning is to sip a cup of coffee or tea! Yes, coffee and tea are the most loved beverages! With the rise in diabetes cases, people are replacing sugar in their favourite beverages with brown sugar. Many diabetic patients have also substituted sugar with brown sugar. But is brown sugar healthy? Does it help control sugar levels in any way? Is brown sugar good for diabetes? Let’s find out!

You might have also noticed many diabetics choose brown sugar thinking it will control their sugar levels. From the morning coffee to their evening snack, they use brown sugar. A lot of videos and articles on the benefits of brown sugar are being widely shared on the internet, which also confuses people. Brown sugar was widely accepted by people believing it can do miracles in regulating sugar levels. However, it is a misconception that having brown sugar won’t increase your sugar levels. Though brown sugar is healthier than white sugar, its calories and glycemic index are the same. Brown sugar won’t regulate or help in maintaining sugar levels. 

So should diabetics have tea or coffee without sugar? Yes, it is always better for diabetics to have their favourite cup of coffee or snack without sugar! If the patient has a fondness for sweetness and is experiencing strong cravings, safe sugar substitutes can be used. For example, you can go for the substitute Stevia. 

As mentioned earlier in this blog, many videos and articles on brown sugar are shared online. Though some information on these topics may be right, not everything is true. Please trust information from reliable sources only. And before making any change or switch in your diet, consult with your dietitian or diabetologist. Please make sure to routinely check your sugar levels and maintain your diet properly. 

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