Pastries and desserts like cakes, cupcakes, sweets, and ice cream are considered as the favorites of people with a sweet tooth. Although some researchers have detected a possible sweet tooth gene to explain this behavior, others would simply say that they like pastries. These include cakes, pies, éclairs, tarts, and so many others. If you are one of those people who like to eat these foods, then maybe it’s high time that you change your mind and start thinking more of your health. Pastries are known to contain very high sugar levels, which is not good for diabetic people. Though diabetics are known to have a sweet tooth naturally because of their condition, it's important to strive to have their own options to satisfy it, while managing the sugar levels properly.

Still have that craving for dessert? Try one of the many pastry recipes specifically for diabetics:

Pastries can trigger the rise of glucose in our body. However, there are some doctors and chefs who invented pastry recipes that can be taken by diabetic people. Diabetic Connect proposes some of these diabetic pastry recipes that you’ll surely love. The American Diabetes Association also recommends taking desserts only during special occasions to avoid the trigger of diabetes.