Diabetic Living Australia

THE Sweet LIFE?

Sugar has been a hot topic of debate for many years now and is regularly demonised for causing various health issues. There is research that suggests consuming large quantities of sugar is associated with dental caries and weight gain, which in turn may also increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. However not all sugars are equal. It is important to understand the differences and to acknowledge that not all sugars need to be limited in your daily diets. But for those that do enjoy sweeter foods there are some alternatives that may be of use.

Sugar

Sugar is a type of carbohydrate. When you eat

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