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Mr. lybrate-user, If you do not have diabetes and still want to avoid sugar as part of keeping free from extra sugar, it is better to avoid even the sugar free tabs. Those are not really safe. Thanks.

1. Do regular aerobic exercise for 1 hour daily (brisk walking, jogging, running, swimming, cycling etc)
2. Reduce weight if overweight
3control diet
a) avoid sweets, sugar/honey, milk, excess calorie and carbohydrate rich diet like white bread, cereal, rice, pasta
b) avoid all refined food like maida, pasta, starchy food like rice, potato, bakery item, processed food,
c) include more fiber like pulse, green leafy vegetable, legume.
D) avoid sweetened fruit like banana, m...more

Almost every person salivates over desserts and sweets. One does not need a special occasion to get their sweet tooth going. While the lip-smacking sugary delight might impress the taste buds, it is sure to affect the health in a big way. If you thought that sugar was only bad for your waistline and general health, then you need to know that it is equally harmful for your skin. In fact, it can lead to serious dermatological conditions.

Harmful effects of sugar on the skin

A lot...more

You can taken sugar free tablets like aspartum safely but in a limit 2-5/day.
No side effect. Fully safe if taken in limit.

Mr. Lybrate-user, to prevent diabetes one has to adapt a modified lifestyle. Which means maintain near normal weight, exercise daily for 1 hour or more, take restricted diet giving exact calories based on ideal body weight.
Avoid too much of sweets, deep fried foods, junk foods, pastries, sweetened aerated drinks, sweet corn syrup containing products, high fat milk products and highly processed products. Sugarless tablet alone are not much of help.

Mr. Lybrate-user, if a person develops diabetes, then he should initiate proper treatment. Treatment will depend upon type of diabetes and severity of blood glucose levels. T1 diabetes is treated with insulin injections. T2 can be treated by oral anti diabetes drugs and insulin injections or both. In addition to this strict diet control and regular exercise to maintain normal weight. Once diabetes is diagnosed it is better to avoid sweets and deep fried foods, junk foods, pastries and bakery ite...more

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels that result from defects in insulin secretion, or its action, or both. Whole grains, fruits, veggies, beans, and nuts. People with type 2 diabetes who eat a high-fiber diet can improve their blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Fiber supplements can also help you get the daily fiber you need.Get regular exercise. Eat a healthy diet. Get enough sleep at night. Lower your stress as much as you can....more

It's not really bad but being in control is a good habit. So make health a priority in life. You have to view it with a holistic approach and make necessary changes in your daily routine. This would include eating only healthy food and ( restricting or avoiding junk food and processed food and beverages ). Have a good breakfast within 2 hours if getting up. Exercise every day so that you feel relaxed mentally and can easily control your cravings. Add Yoga into your routine for a few minutes. Hav...more

One can prevent diabetes if a strict life style modification is followed. Namely maintain your weight near normal, (which is fine with you as the weight is much less, exercise for more than 1 h every day, avoid deep fried foods, less of sweets and direct sugar. Also avoid alcohol and smoking. With these changes you should be able to keep free from diabetes.

Mr. lybrate-user, A person with diabetes should avoid sweets, deep fried foods, junk foods, pastries, other bakery items, and foods made from maida, sweetened aerated drinks (colas), fructose corn syrup containing products, highly processed foods and high fat milk products.
Should consume more of green leafy vegetables, salads and permitted fruits (100 g a day). Use whole grain flour for chapati and roti. Avoid red meat. Thanks.