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Dark chocolate — diabetes
Dark chocolate and diabetes: Caution. Lower sugar than milk chocolate but still carbohydrate — portion it.
Guideline answers for a general audience, not personal medical advice. Pregnancy, diabetes, gout and IBS are managed by clinicians — this page repeats what the public guidelines say, nothing more.
The answer
Caution. Lower sugar than milk chocolate but still carbohydrate — portion it.
Source: American Diabetes Association · checked 2026-09-03
Other answers for this food
| Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Keto | Caution |
Frequently asked questions
Can I eat dark chocolate?
Caution. Lower sugar than milk chocolate but still carbohydrate — portion it.
Where does this answer come from?
The American Diabetes Association guidance — linked in the source line below.
Does this replace my clinician's advice?
No. Guidelines are written for populations; your clinician's advice is written for you. If the two disagree, theirs wins.
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Potato
Count it as carbohydrate; boiled or baked beats fried, and the skin helps.
Sweet potato
Counts as carbohydrate; a good source of vitamin A.
White bread
Whole-grain bread is the better choice; white bread spikes faster.
Rice
Counts as carbohydrate; brown rice has more fibre.
Pasta
Counts as carbohydrate; whole-wheat or legume pasta changes the maths.
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