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Sugar Option: Most of the people in India are pre-diabetic. Although most of them do not know. Therefore, if you want to avoid diabetes or avoid some other diseases, then you should avoid sugar. Anyway, Chinese is not right in any case. This is an ultra processed thing which instantly produces glucose in the body which goes directly into the blood. This can also cause many other problems. In such a situation, here we are telling you a better alternative to sugar. Doctors have prepared a list of 5 such natural things which will not only satisfy your ‘sugar craving’ but will also not spoil your insulin level.
Many of us have the habit of drinking tea or coffee in the morning. Usually two spoons of sugar are added to it. Sugar provides instant energy. But it quickly increases the glucose level in the blood. The pancreas cannot produce insulin that fast. Insulin is released slowly. Therefore, care should be taken that the glucose level does not increase suddenly. For this reason it is good to give up sugar. There is another problem with sugar. It gives energy, but it is important to use that energy immediately. That means you will have to work hard. If the energy obtained from sugar is not used, it gets accumulated in the body, which can lead to weight gain and heart problems. AI photo
According to the state health data of 2025, about 13 percent people in Telangana are suffering from diabetes. If you do not want to eat sugar, then the question arises what to use. Luckily for us, there are 5 types of options available including stevia and monk fruit. These can be used instead of sugar. With this, every effort can be made to prevent type 2 diabetes. AI photo
After all, why should sugar be reduced? 10 crore people in the country are diabetic and how many are pre-diabetic. Sugar is used more in our food because we consider sweetness auspicious. That’s why we eat sweets on many occasions. But eating too much sugar reduces insulin production in many people. He may have type 2 diabetes. According to the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO), sugar substitutes do not reduce weight significantly, but they are a safe option to prevent and control diabetes. Now let us know which ones they are. AI photo
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1. Stevia – Zero Calorie Superstar: Stevia is made from the leaves of a plant. It is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar, but it has no calories at all. Its glycemic index is zero, this is its specialty. That’s why people with diabetes are using it more. Neurologist from Hyderabad, Dr. Sudhir Kumar had told Hindustan Times, “Adding stevia drops in tea and coffee will be very beneficial. This will not increase blood sugar suddenly. According to the meta analysis of 2024, stevia is best for diabetics. It also controls blood pressure. The price of 100 grams is around Rs 200. Adding 1-2 drops in common tea is enough. AI Photo
2. Monk Fruit – Monk means saint. This is the name given to this fruit. It is also called Luo Han Guo. It contains natural compounds called mogrosides. For this reason this fruit is 150 to 300 times sweeter than sugar. There are zero calories in this also. According to the 2025 Nutrients Journal PRISMA Review (Kaim et al.), its use reduces glucose after meals by 10 to 18 percent. Its powder is also available in online e-commerce or supermarkets. The price of 100 grams is around Rs 200. Due to the presence of antioxidants in it, the risk of cancer can be reduced. Some blends may contain erythritol. Check the label while buying. Search ‘no erythritol’. AI photo
3. Allulose – A rare sweetener that tastes like real sugar. It is called rare sugar. It is 70 percent sweeter than sugar. But it contains only 0.4 calories per gram. It does not convert into glucose in the body. And it comes out through urine. Therefore the risk of diabetes is very low. According to the report of PLoS One Meta-Analysis 2025, blood sugar level reduces after eating in those who use it. Besides, it can also reduce fat. It is being said that in future it will work like GLP-1. Its price of 100 grams is around Rs 180. This is best for baking. Gives real texture to things like gulab jamun, gram flour laddu. AI photo
4. Erythritol – An alternative that gives texture like sugar. This is a sugar alcohol produced by fermenting corn. It is 70 percent sweeter than sugar. It does not contain calories. Teeth are not harmed. Its price is around Rs 80 per 100 grams. It is very good in baking. The texture of barfi and laddu is also very good. But it should be used in limited quantities because according to the Cleveland Clinic and CU Boulder studies, it may cause some problems. Using it can increase the risk of blood clot formation (platelets activated), heart attack, brain stroke. Therefore, it is not in vogue at present. In future, scientists can extract these things from it and make it edible. AI photo
5. Coconut Sugar- We know that jaggery is made from sugarcane, but many people do not know that something like jaggery is also available from the coconut tree. A special kind of water comes out from coconut flowers (palm sap), which is carefully collected. Its glycemic index ranges between 35 to 54, which is lower than sugar. GI of sugar is up to 65. Coconut sugar contains iron, zinc and prebiotics, which are good for health. According to local studies of India and review of 2026, the minerals present in it improve stomach health. But it contains calories, so use less. Its price ranges from Rs 200 to Rs 400 per kg. It is used in Indian food. AI photo
These are better alternatives than sugar. Especially more people are using stevia and monk fruit. (Disclaimer: All the information given above is based on conversations with experts, but please consult doctors before using it. News18 has not confirmed this.) AI Photo
