I need clarification on sugar!

My doctor told me no sweets after surgery. I have noticed that there are sugar free items, no sugar added items, etc. etc. I know that diabetics can not have certain types of sugars so manufacturers replace some type of sugar with another sweetener (is this a different type of sugar?). I guess my question is, is it ok to have sugar free items, diabetic foods, no sugar added items, and how much sugar in regular foods is too much?

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