Candy is never completely good for you in any form. Using diabetic candy recipes, however, can help you consume less calories and carbohydrates. Using diabetic candy recipes also often allows you to incorporate more real fruits or fruit juices into your diet. Although this is a much better alternative to your usual forms of candy, you must remember to keep track of your total carb and calorie intake, according to Diabetes.about.com. Many diabetic candy recipes, the website states, are only slightly better than normal candy recipes.

Chocolate Diabetes Candy Recipes

Diabetic Chocolate Nut Clusters

Ingredients:

• 6 oz. sugar-free chocolate
• 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (of your choice)

Instructions:

Line a baking sheet with foil to begin and spray lightly with cooking spray. Then, in a microwave-safe bowl, chop the chocolate up into small pieces. Microwave the chocolate for 45 seconds. If it needs more time, microwave again, …