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Sugar's Role in Cancer Dec 19, 2024 | By Linde Sifuentes, Patient Educator (@sifuenteslinde)
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@mikaylar

I often wonder how much sugar people eat compared to me. After lunch and dinner I always need something sweet. I always have candy, cake and sometimes ice cream every day. I am not overweight, pre-diabetic (but isn't everyone?) and my teeth are good. I eat a piece of cake and maybe 3 mini candy bars and a small bowl of ice cream. Is this a lot compared to others?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 11, 2024

@mikaylar, I don't think you can compare yourself to others. Everyone is different and there are many variables. The amount of sugar you can have per day depends on the source of the sugar and your goals.

Here's a helpful article from the American Heart Association:
- How Much Sugar Is Too Much? https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/how-much-sugar-is-too-much

Since you are pre-diabetic, has your doctor recommended reducing your sugar intake?

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