6 diabetes-friendly holiday desserts
Have your dessert and eat it too—sans blood sugar spikes.
Jan, 2026
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Concern over a spike in blood sugar levels shouldn’t prevent you from enjoying your favorite desserts this holiday season. The key to prepping diabetes-friendly desserts is simple: swap refined sugars for better-for-you ingredients. Simply stock up on cinnamon, clove, canned pumpkin and stevia, and get baking!
Ready to head to the grocery store? Check out other ingredients to incorporate into your holiday feasts.
Written byTaylor Lupo.
Medically reviewed byMark Arredondo, MD.