Is sugar good or bad for your health?
Written by Click for Health
21 August 2025
There are various opinions among people regarding the consumption of sugar.
While moderate sugar intake can provide the body with instant energy, excessive use can lead to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
By identifying the quantity, sources, and types of sugar consumed, it is possible to include sugar in your daily diet in a way that supports overall health.
Click for Health brings you the key knowledge that you should hold while consuming sugar in your day-to-day life
Understanding Sugar: What You Need to Know for a Healthier Life?
Sugar is a type of carbohydrate and can be divided into two categories: Natural sugars and added sugars.
Natural sugars are found in fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. These sugars provide the body with essential fibre, vitamins, and minerals.
Since the body digests these foods slowly, the sugars in them provide a steady source of energy to the body’s cells. Studies have shown that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.
Added sugars are sugars that are added during food production. These are found in foods such as soft drinks, biscuits, and cakes. Our bodies convert both types of sugar into glucose to produce energy.
However, excessive sugar consumption can disrupt this process and harm the body.
The World Health Organisation recommends limiting energy obtained from added sugars to less than 10% of daily energy intake.
Common sources of added sugar include sugary beverages, energy drinks, flavoured ice cream and yogurt, packaged snacks, and various sauces.
When is Sugar Helpful or Harmful
Situations Where Sugar Is Helpful:
During intense physical activity, such as sports, sugar provides quick energy.
Consuming fruits with natural sugars helps meet the body’s nutritional needs.
Glucose produced by the body supports muscle and brain function.
Sugars in dairy products contribute to the intake of calcium and essential vitamins.
Situations Where Sugar Is Harmful:
Unbalanced blood sugar levels can lead to low energy and fatigue.
Excessive sugar intake causes weight gain and obesity.
It increases the risk of heart disease and liver conditions.
Overuse can lead to tooth decay and other dental issues.
How Click for Health Supports Your Vitality
Click for Health isn’t just a telehealth platform; it’s your partner in a healthy life:
Telehealth Doctor Consultations - Talk with an AHPRA‑accredited doctors about your Sugar consumption and related future health concerns.
Symptom Evaluation & Management - Identify signs like Frequent Urination, Excessive Thirst, Unexplained weight loss, Blurred Vision and increased Hunger (even after eating) issues early and get advice, ruling out any health threats.
Scripts & Referrals - If Fasting Blood Glucose, Insulin Level, Urine Tests are needed, your telehealth doctor can prescribe or refer you to labs and pharmacy.
Ongoing Follow‑Up & Family Support - Stay connected through follow‑up consultations to monitor progress, adjust plans, and extend support to your whole family’s health concerns related to sugar consumption
Diabetic Free Programmes - Discuss safe and effective diabetic free strategies with our doctors. Get tailored advice on your lifestyle, consuming patterns, and follow a balanced, low-sugar diet.
Timely Nutrition Support at Home
Worried if symptoms like frequent urination, unexplained weight loss might reflect diabetes?
Click for Health helps you:
Recognise early indicators of Diabetes
Receive expert dietary advice tailored to your age, medical history, and lifestyle
Reduce unnecessary visits to clinics or hospitals through remote guidance.
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Click for Health delivers medical and nutritional support with ease and flexibility:
24/7 Access to Australian GPs – book appointments day or night from anywhere within Australia.
Medical Certificates, Scripts, Referrals & Lab Referrals – all handled virtually with no commute or paperwork hassles.
Trusted Team – All providers are AHPRA-accredited and while the platform is certified by LegitScript.
Stay Ahead in Your Health Journey
Click for Health offers more than one-off consultations. It’s a holistic platform for year-round health maintenance:
General health check-ins
Chronic condition management (e.g., diabetes, high cholesterol)
Weight management consultations
Mental health support and allied health referrals
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