Dear Annie: Should I cut down on sweets?

Dear Annie: This is in regard to your advice to “Sweet Tooth.” My husband has diabetes. I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant. I would not recommend honey or maple syrup or dark chocolate for people trying to cut down on sweets. If you eat quantities of anything sweet, and you are at risk, you can get diabetes, even if you are eating “healthy sweets.” When I had gestational diabetes, I could have two pieces of fruit a day. That was the extent of my sweet allowance. “Sweet Tooth” should get herself to a nutritionist or a dietitian to get sound advice. Cutting down is hard; she will get a headache for a few days. And the cravings are real. But it’s better than getting a chronic illness. — Also Loves Sweets

Dear Also Loves Sweets: Thank you for your letter. I hope it inspires others in similar situations to cut down on sweets.

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