Is natural honey food for diabetics. I have type-2 diabetes and I consume hitkari honey and cinnamon daily in the morning and evening. Is it safe to take honey in diabetes.

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Dr. Suzi JacklinDiabetologist9yrs exp

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Hi Honey is sweet and has sugars in it. Though it has many other nutrients, when consumed it does increase blood sugar in diabetics. So it's better to avoid honey in diabetes.

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Dt. Nancy KashyapDietitian/Nutritionist1yrs exp

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No, honey contain fructose Suger and it increases blood sugar in diabetic patient so avoid honey.

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Dt. Apeksha ThakkarDietitian/Nutritionist12yrs exp

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Hello, Cinnamon with a dash of lemon works better. Please avoid honey in diabetes.

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Dr. Vivek Kumar KejariwalAyurveda14yrs exp

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this is doubtful. you should do some research ..just record sugar levels without honey and after taking honey. and decide yourself.

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