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Fruit monk
Hi doctor, can my father take fruit monk in tea? My father have type 2 diabetes. It is genuine to take this product?
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Monk fruit and allulose, the two ingredients in this sweetener, are both non-nutritive and have a low glycemic index, so they don't raise your blood sugar the way regular sugar does. For your type 2 diabetes, this is generally a safer sugar substitute to use in tea.
Next Steps
Start with just the recommended serving size on the pack and track how your sugar readings respond, since individual tolerance can vary. It's a sweetener, not a treatment, so your diabetes medicines and diet plan should carry on exactly as your doctor has advised.
Health Tips
Check with your diabetologist or physician before regular daily use, especially if you have any kidney issues or take multiple medications.
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