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9. Agave Nectar
This plant derivative deserves a mention, but not for its diabetic-friendly qualities. Although it’s intensely sweet, which means you only need a touch, it has a much higher fructose content than regular refined sugar — or any other natural sweetener, for that matter.
With 90 percent fructose content, agave nectar has no place in your diabetic management plan. Better stick with honey, molasses, or another natural fruit sugar to get a bit of sweetness into your diet.
One of the best ways to ease yourself off your sugar cravings is to eat only whole, natural foods for a while to re-adjust your taste buds. After a couple of weeks of clean eating (with limited natural sugars), you’ll find that even mildly sweet foods start to taste deliciously sweet and satisfying.
Extra precautions are the name of the game when you're traveling with diabetes but some smart adjustments can take most of the risk out of the adventure.
