Hi, Cobber.
Congrats on 7 months sober!
To make a long story short - added sugar (vs. natural sugar contained in fruit and vegetables) is the enemy.
A human body can perfectly function without it.
I stopped eating sugar about 4 years ago and don't regret a bit.
There are a lot of opinions about it like "everything is good in moderation".
Yes, the body can tolerate and metabolize a "moderate" amount of added sugar. But what for?
Would I add some junk additive to a high-quality fuel for my car "just because everyone is doing this'?
I don't think so.
Best wishes to you.