Most of the time diabetics think that replacing white sugar with any other sweetening agent can help them control blood sugar level and keep their condition under control. But that is not true. Replacing white sugar with jaggery isn t advisable for diabetics. Remember the source of both white sugar and jaggery is the same. It is a myth that existed around for a while that a diabetic can have jaggery instead of sugar because it has more nutritional benefits than simple sugar. In fact having jaggery often can elevate blood sugar and the condition can take a turn