Diabetes food myths

With lots of myths and claims surrounding diabetes, especially to do with food, it can be confusing to work out what you can and can’t eat.

What we do say is there’s no such thing as a diabetic diet – people with diabetes are advised to eat ahealthy, balanced diet, just like everyone else.

• Myth: "I can't eat fruit if I have diabetes."

  Diabetes UK Clinical Advisor and Dietitian, Douglas Twenefour, talks about fruit as part of a healthy, balanced diet.

• Myth: Sugar causes diabetes

  What’s the truth about sugar? And how does it affect diabetes?

• Myth: "I can't drink alcohol if I have diabetes."

  Most people with diabetes can safely drink alcohol in moderation, while eating a healthy, balanced diet and keeping active.