Sweeteners (Fructose, Dry, Powder) (100 G)

Avoid or sharply reduce powdered fructose and other dry sweetener powders; use the smallest measured amount rather than adding freely.

Do not take sweeteners on an empty stomach; have them only as part of a meal containing protein, fat, and fiber, such as plain Greek yogurt with berries and walnuts.

Choose unsweetened options whenever possible, and build sweetness with cinnamon, vanilla, citrus zest, or small portions of berries instead of added fructose.

Pair carbohydrate-containing foods with lower-spike choices such as lentils, chickpeas, oats, non-starchy vegetables, nuts, or seeds.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating, if safe for you, to help reduce the post-meal rise.

Track the amount and timing that trigger spikes and discuss repeated large elevations with a clinician or diabetes educator, especially if you use glucose-lowering medication.