Diwali Sweets & Diabetes: How to Enjoy the Festival Without Spiking Your Blood Sugar
Updated on: Nov 03, 2026
Published on: Nov 03, 2026
Published on: Nov 03, 2026
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Diwali means diyas, rangoli, family and boxes of mithai that never seem to end. Kaju katli, gulab jamun, besan ladoo and jalebi appear in every home, and someone is always saying, "Just one piece, nothing will happen." But for people with diabetes, this is the week when blood sugar is hardest to manage. The good news is that you do not have to give up the festival. With a little planning, you can enjoy your mithai and still keep your sugar in check. Here is how.