Honey and Type 1 Diabetes: Can Diabetics Consume Honey?

While honey does contain natural sugars, the way its sugar is digested makes it possible for Type 1 diabetics to eat it. Honey contains monosaccharide sugars including glucose, fructose and sucrose.

Since honey contains fructose, your body doesn't need insulin to digest it. Honey is also absorbed slower into your bloodstream than other types of sugar.

Type 1 diabetics can eat honey in small amounts as a carbohydrate treat, however it's important to factor the honey's carbohydrate count when calculating their insulin needs.