Honey, agave nectar, and maple syrup

People who have diabetes regularly make an effort to reduce their consumption of sweets like candy, cookies, and pie.

However, consuming sugar in other ways can also raise blood sugar levels. These include "natural" sugars like honey, agave nectar, and maple syrup as well as brown sugar. These sweeteners aren't processed food, but they still have about the same amount of carbohydrates as white sugar. In fact, the majority have even more.

The number of carbs in a 1-tablespoon serving of some common sweeteners is listed below:

• White sugar: 12.6 grams
• Honey: 17.3 grams
• Agave nectar: 16 grams
• Maple syrup: 13.4 grams
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