Can a type 1 diabetic eat honey?

Answer 1

hello there

actually iam not sure about that ,,,, they didnt teach us about honey and DM in med school,...

however it varies according to the composition of honey it self

for ex ...

in most types of honey

glucose level is about 35%

fructose is about 55

other ( maltose >>>etc ) 10 %

but we have certin type of honey which contains about more than 85% of its compsition is fructose

and as we know that fructose dose not need insulin in order to enter the cells of our body

all in all it depends on the type of honey it self

the more pure the honey ... the more fructose

some studies do not mind at all to use honey in type 2 DM

while others do mind use honey at all ( all type are not prefered in those studies)

that's what i have heared,, read and knew about honey and DM type 2

try to search more about that

Dr. Ammar Abulkhair

Jordan university hospital

amman - Jordan

Answer 2

Generally, it is safe for type 1 diabetics to eat honey. As long as they keep their blood sugar levels within tolerances, they usually can eat whatever they like (in moderation, of course). It is a good idea for any a type 1 diabetic to consult with their health care provider before any major diet changes.

Answer 3

Diabetics can eat and drink almost anything they want, as long as they keep a constant monitor on their blood sugar levels.

Answer 4

A type 1diabetic can eat ANYTHING.