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This will help to manage your diabetes and reduce your risk of long-term complications.<\/p>\n

When you have diabetes it\u2019s important to make healthier food choices and be smart with the snacks you choose, swapping things like crisps, biscuits, ice cream and chocolate for yoghurts, unsalted nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n

That said, celebrations such as Easter and Christmas only come once a year, so don\u2019t worry about the odd one or two indulgences as these will not affect your long-term diabetes management.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a myth that you can\u2019t eat chocolate if you have diabetes, just eat it in moderation, and try not to eat a lot in one go as it affects your blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n

Can I eat \u2018diabetic\u2019 chocolate?<\/h3>\n

We do not recommend ‘diabetic’ chocolate. Diabetic chocolate is just as high in fat and calories as ordinary sugar free chocolates, it can still raise blood glucose levels and is often more expensive than regular chocolate.<\/p>\n

To say food is a diabetic food is now against the law. This is because there isn\u2019t any evidence that these foods offer you a special benefit over eating healthy. These foods can also sometimes have a laxative effect.<\/p>\n

Chocolate and Children<\/h3>\n

Easter and Christmas are a fun time for children. There are Easter eggs, Christmas chocolate and sweet treats to be eaten and Easter egg hunts they\u2019ll want to be part of. Having diabetes doesn\u2019t stop them from being part of the fun.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye on how much sugar free chocolates<\/a> they eat and try to spread Easter eggs and Christmas chocolate out over several days (or weeks), rather than have them eaten all at once. While occasional sugar free chocolates treats don\u2019t affect their long term diabetes management, encourage them to make healthier food choices most of the time. As before, we wouldn’t recommend diabetic chocolate Easter eggs or Christmas chocolate.<\/p>\n

Remember if you or your child carb counts, check the chocolate label so that you can calculate how many carbs have been eaten and adjust insulin doses accordingly.<\/p>\n

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How to enjoy chocolate as part of a healthy, balanced diet<\/h3>\n