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Currently, Western European adults consume an average of 101 grams of sugar per day, while in South America the figure rises to 130 grams. Sugar represents around 16-17% of an adultâs daily energy intake in the United Kingdom and Spain. In Portugal that rises to 25%. So Portuguese adults should be consuming 80% less sugar every day if they are to meet the WHOâs ultimate recommendation of 5% energy intake (25 grams) of sugar per day.
1 Women may reduce the daily sugar intake to 17 g per day and men can aim for 25 g per day. 2  Your physician can help you develop a target range for sugar intake. 3  A glucometer is a portable device that measures blood glucose levels.4  These can be found at any drug store and you should become skilled at using it. Reducing daily intake of sugar can improve diabetes control. 2  The amount of sugar eaten daily can vary based on activity level and overall health. 3  Be sure your physician is aware of any specific dietary modifications. 4  Women may reduce the daily sugar intake to 17 g per day and men can aim for 25 g per day.