Can maple syrup be a part of a diabetes food plan?

Maple sugar could be a part of your diabetes food plan, however it’s essential to recollect it’s a concentrated source of carbohydrate and accommodates no fibre; 15 mL (1 tablespoon) of maple syrup accommodates about 15 g of carbohydrates, which is analogous to white sugar. Thus, eating large quantities will cause blood sugar fluctuations, which may result in increased hunger between meals, weight gain and even diabetes complications.

The Diabetes Canada clinical practice guidelines recommend that Canadians should limit their intake of sugar to lower than 10% of their total every day calorie intake. This translates to 50 grams (12 teaspoons) of total sugar consumption per day, based on a 2,000-calorie food plan.

While similar in calories and carbohydrate, maple syrup has a lower glycemic index and glycemic load than most other sugars. The table below lists the glycemic index of assorted sugars, from lowest to highest.