What comes to mind when you think about Valentines Day? Lots of Chocolate and Candy. Unfortunately Candy and Diabetes is a dangerous combination. So does this mean that a diabetic needs to miss out on that heart shaped box of chocolates? No way.
Sugar free candy has come a long way.
I can remember my grandfather, who was a diabetic and also a candy addict, eating these horrible tasting sugar free chocolates. I felt sorry for him, cos' I knew how much of a sweet tooth he was. I took one sample bite and I almost swore off Candies for the rest of my life. For a kid to turn down candy you know it has to be absolutely terrible.
Whether you’re diagnosed with Type I or Type II diabetes, finding candy that satisfies your tastebuds and yet doesn’t blow your blood sugar level out of whack can be hard. Fortunately, now there are good resources for diabetics, and the list of sugar-free candy choices is ever growing and improving. In fact, most major retailers carry sugar-free candy alongside the sugary stuff, and the internet is full of options for Diabetics with a sweet tooth.
Fortunately, there are a lot of options now
One of the better sites, www.diabeticcandy.com is particularly helpful. You can order almost any imaginable sugar-free treat from the site, including cordial cherries, pecan caramel nut clusters, licorice bites, jelly beans, and bridge mix. There’s even a “Kid’s Favorite” section to help parents with shopping for diabetic youngsters.
They have a great assortment of Valentine themed items including the traditional heart shaped box of chocolates that every girl needs to receive at least once in her lifetime. This site has really creative valentine gift baskets made for diabetics which include everything from jellybeans to saltwater taffy.
Amazon.com, Fudge House, Candy Direct, Old Time Candy also have diverse selections of sugar-free candy. Clearly, a diabetic with a sweet tooth has more options today than just a few years ago. Even Hershey’s has a webpage dedicated to explaining insulin resistance.
Diabetic Direct and 1-Stop Sugarless shop also have a wide range of sugar-free chocolates and candies to choose from, but that's not the end of their product lineup. Apart from their chocolates, they also retail a humongous variety of other sugar-free food products like Cookies, Desserts, Baking products and mixes, Cereals, Drink mixes, Pancake and Waffle mixes, Pastas, Sauces, Snacks, Soups, Syrups and other sugar-free Dishes.
So does sugar free candy taste just as good as candy with sugar?
No...not exactly, but they are still very good. And Diabetics still need to monitor their intake, because these sweets have carbohydrate content, which will increase one’s blood sugar. The difference is that the rate of absorption is controlled. But the fact that a diabetic is not harming themselves by eating it and they get to indulge in sweets on Valentines Day, even if in moderation, makes the sugar free candy a much better choice.
They are a very thoughtful gift...
I’m thankful not to have diabetes, but I’m also thankful that people who do can share my love of candy. What better way to show your Diabetic loved one how much you care for and support them having a healthy lifestyle than by taking the time to get them a healthy alternative this Valentines Day.
My girlfriend's sister has Diabetes and she loves chocolates, I think I'll gift a box of the special candies. I know she'll happily munch away on the stuff. Yep, seeing her sister make happy sounds with a box of chocolates sure will make my girl happier than any other gift I may give her. Happy Valentines Day!
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