I don't know whether these are ok for diabetes or not Marylin, but this thread sent me looking for sugar alternatives in social situations where friends are snacking. The social side of not-eating sugar is the hardest for me, and I want people to be jealous of my diet not sorry for me. So far I've come up with this and I'm still looking for a spicy one without chocolate flavour, perhaps check with your diabetes practitioner if it's ok for you?

1/2 cup pecans (or other nut)
15 whole dates, pitted and roughly chopped.
1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (plus 1/4 cup for rolling)
1 tablespoon coconut oil.
1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
pinch of salt.
1 tablespoon water.

PS I'm on my third sugarless day so far so good, except that I put a couple of teaspoons of dark brown sugar into one and a half kilos of cooking apples.