Should a diabetic have hot chocolate?

Answer 1

Diabetes is not directly caused by chocolate in the sense that lung cancer is caused by smoking. But obesity is a contributing factor to diabetes, and frequently consuming large amounts of chocolate, which is high in calories and sugar, can be a contribute to obesity.

Answer 2

Some can eat small amounts. Others cannot eat any at all. There is a difference between diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. Moreover, there is a difference between those who have to use insulin and those who are not dependent on insulin.

Some people (but not all) who have diabetes can eat things in moderation unless their physician has given them specific instructions not to do so. If you are diabetic your doctor will set a target a blood glucose level for you. Using a blood glucose monitor, a diabetic will know when his glucose levels are low, high or in tolerance.

When glucose levels are normal it's possible for some diabetics to have a small amount of sweets. When a diabetic type 1 glucose level are low or very low they are encouraged to eat small amounts of sweets.

However, many non-insulin-dependent diabetic type 2 sufferers cannot have sugar products at all.

Always check first with your doctor for a professional opinion. It varies from person to person.

Answer 3

There are sugar free Hot Chocolate drinks available.

Answer 4

diabetic patient can take choclate if they are hypoglycemic

Answer 5

In many diabetics caffeine raises the blood sugar. I know many diabetics that can't drink coffee or tea.

Answer 6

Yes, They just can't eat a lot of it. They could also get sugar free candy.

Answer 7

Dark Chocolate contains some sugar.