Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Desi Khand vs White Sugar: Blood Sugar Impact
An Instagram user shared that desi khand causes less blood sugar spike than white sugar.
However, a doctor explained that desi khand behaves similarly to white sugar in the body.
Timing of sweetened tea and moderation can help reduce blood sugar spikes.
A single spike of 20-30 mg/dL is normal, but repeated spikes can lead to insulin resistance.
Instagram user claims desi khand causes less blood sugar spike than white sugar
Doctor says desi khand behaves similarly to white sugar in the body
Timing of sweetened tea affects blood sugar levels
Moderation and pairing with food can reduce blood sugar spikes
Single spike of 20-30 mg/dL is normal, but repeated spikes can lead to insulin resistance
- Who
- An Instagram user, rohansehgalofficial, and Dr R Sundararaman, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine at SIMS Hospital
- What
- Discussion on blood sugar impact of desi khand vs white sugar in tea
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To understand the health impact of using desi khand or white sugar in tea
Desi Khand Advocates
Medical Professionals
Blood Sugar Spike
Desi Khand Advocates
Desi khand causes less spike than white sugar
Medical Professionals
Desi khand behaves similarly to white sugar in the body
- Blood Sugar Spike with Desi Khand
- 13 mg/dL
- Blood Sugar Spike with White Sugar
- 24 mg/dL
- Glycemic Index Difference
- Very small
- Blood Sugar Spike with Sweetened Tea on Empty Stomach
- Bigger rise
- Blood Sugar Spike with Sweetened Tea After Meal
- Much smaller