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Myth or fact: people with diabetes can never eat sugar or sweets.

Myth. Sweets can fit, often in smaller portions.

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  1. Myth, sweets can fit in smaller portions ✔
  2. Fact, all sugar is banned
  3. Fact, except on birthdays

Why: NIDDK says you can still have your favorite foods and drinks, maybe in smaller portions or less often. Sweets count as carbs, so they get planned in, not banned.

Huh, didn't know that: MedlinePlus puts it simply: no food is off-limits.

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Answer: Myth, sweets can fit in smaller portions. NIDDK says you can still have your favorite foods and drinks, maybe in smaller portions or less often. Sweets count as carbs, so they get planned in, not banned.

  1. Healthy Living with Diabetes (NIDDK) www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/diet-eating-physical-activity
    you can still have your favorite foods and drinks, but you might need to have them in smaller portions or enjoy them less often.
    Checked 2026-10-08.
  2. Diabetes type 2, meal planning (MedlinePlus) medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007429.htm
    No food is off-limits.
    Checked 2026-10-08.

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