Diabetes type 1 sufferers could eat some jelly beans to stop blood sugar levels getting too low, a diabetes doctor has revealed.

Dr David Cavan, writing in his book ‘Take Control of Type 1 Diabetes’, said munching 10 of the sugar-rich morsels would be enough to sufficiently raise blood sugar levels.

“In order to increase blood sugar levels as soon as possible, (during a low blood sugar, hypoglycaemic, event), the ideal option is a sugar-rich food or drink,” he wrote.

Dr Cavan advised consuming a 15 gram sugar-rich snack to help raise blood sugar levels.

For diabetes sufferers, it is important to avoid low blood sugar, hypoglycaemia, as these could be “life-threatening”.

Healthline, a website which advises diabetes sufferers, said severely low blood sugar may lead to seizures and nervous system damage if not treated quickly.