My uncle is diabetic but he has cravings for sugarcane juice and drinks 3 to 4 glasses everyday? Is it safe considering that he is diabetic. Also advice if a non diabetic person can drink 3-4glasses sugarcane juice daily without risk of getting diabetes?
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He should avoid taking the sugarcane juice as it does lead to spike in sugar levels if taken in large amounts. It may not cause any problems in case of non-diabetic people. Anything done excessively is not good ( habits are formed due to repeated actions ! ). A diabetic person should learn about the basics of diabetes and it's complications so that he can take an informed decision out of will and not out of compulsion.
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Glycemic index of Sugarcane is low. If there is no added sugar in it, then it is safe.
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Hello, Thanks for the query. For a person with diabetes drinking 3 to 4 glasses of sugar cane juice is very dangerous. It will increase blood glucose to exceptionally high levels. This can lead to severe consequences, like developing long term complications of diabetes much earlier like problems with retina, kidney, peripheral nerves and lower limbs. Therefore, it is absolutely essential to stop that habit. Since there is no mention about his glucose levels & HbA1c% and current treatment, it is difficult say anything further. As regards a healthy person drinking 3 to 4 glasses a day, well nothing bad may happen. But taking too much of sugar is bad for health. Thanks.
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