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I Have Type 2 Diabetes And I Crave Sugar All The Time, Is It Harmfull ?

I have type 2 diabetes and i crave sugar all the time like all candies, why ? I crave chocolate and hard candies, I take medication for my diabetes but i want nothing but sweets.
posted on Fri, 18 Dec 2009
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Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose a sugar that is the body's main source of fuel. But if someone has diabetes, the body either can't make insulin or the insulin doesn't work in the body like it should. The glucose can't get into the cells normally, so the blood sugar level gets too high. YOu will also need counselling to stop your cravings.
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I Have Type 2 Diabetes And I Crave Sugar All The Time, Is It Harmfull ?

Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose a sugar that is the body's main source of fuel. But if someone has diabetes, the body either can't make insulin or the insulin doesn't work in the body like it should. The glucose can't get into the cells normally, so the blood sugar level gets too high. YOu will also need counselling to stop your cravings.