Are dates sugar free?

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Are dates (without any added sugar) considered sugar free? Can diabetes patients consume dates? If store bought products contain dates instead of sugar can they be called sugar free products?

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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham

General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

Dates aren't sugar free but it has a low glycemic index which causes blood sugar to rise at a steadier, safer pace. So you can have dates but within small amounts.

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