Cheap Sweetener Options: Sweets will do! 5 inexpensive sweetener options for diabetics that won't increase your sugar intake
Low-Cost Sweetener for Diabetics: Nowadays, every household has a diabetic patient; this disease has become very common, and sugar is considered its enemy. So, if you can't eat sugar, you can find sweetness with these inexpensive sweeteners.
World Diabetes Day: Having diabetes doesn't mean you have to give up sweetness forever. All you need is wisely chosen, low-cost, and healthy sweetener options that maintain sweetness while keeping sugar levels under control.
There are many expensive sugar substitutes available on the market, but here we'll focus on inexpensive, healthy, and easily available sweetener options that are both safe and budget-friendly for diabetics.
Dates
Dates are naturally sweet and rich in fructose and fiber. They don't spike blood sugar rapidly because they have a very low glycemic index. Adding 1-2 dates to pudding or oats not only enhances the flavor but also acts as an energy booster.
Stevia
Stevia is a natural plant-based sweetener that is a boon for diabetics. It neither raises blood sugar nor increases calories. Stevia is readily available in powder or tablet form at affordable prices. You can also grow stevia plants at home. It is used as a sugar substitute in tea, coffee, and sweets.
Jaggery and honey
Although both jaggery and honey are sweet, they are unrefined and rich in minerals. They contain iron, potassium, and calcium, which provide energy and nutrition to the body.
Diabetics should consume them in very small quantities (e.g., half a teaspoon), especially during the winter season. It should be noted that both jaggery and honey can cause a sugar spike, but to a lesser extent than white sugar, so use them instead of white sugar, but in very small and limited quantities.
Monk Fruit Sweetener
Although it used to be a bit expensive, it's now available at affordable prices online and in local markets. Monk fruit is a natural fruit, and its sweetener is zero-calorie and zero-sugar. It tastes just like sugar but doesn't affect your blood sugar levels. It can be used in baking, desserts, and drinks.
Sucralose
If you want a sweetener that lasts a long time at a low price, sucralose is the way to go. This artificial sweetener is used in many diet sugar brands. It's stable at high temperatures, making it ideal for desserts and baking.