Artificial sweeteners and Diabetes (Metformin, blood, plan, diet)
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Artificial sweetners have become popular within the last several decades, particularly among diabetics and dieters trying to control their blood sugar and their body fat. Do these artifical sweeteners really work for these purposes though? The answer is a simple "no."
The artificial sweetners in question are aspartame sold under the trade names Equal, Nutrasweet, and others... Sucralose sold under the trade name Splenda.
Both of these artifical sweetners elevate blood glucose which in turn stimulates higher release of insulin. Of course raising blood glucose is not safe for diabetics. The idea behind sugar diabetes is to get the blood sugar down not to elevate it. And as far as weightloss, when you create insulin spikes, insulin creates fat deposition in the body.
Therefore, both of these sweetners only raise your blood glucose and can also increase your body fat.
I have wonderful luck with Splenda. It hasn't affected my readings, which are better since I dropped Glyburide AND Metaformin in favor of Glucocil and Sugar Equilibrium II; and, I'm losing weight at a good clip though I've always had difficulty in the past. (Taking natural supplements apparently is doing the trick.)
I have used Splenda since it hit the market. I tried Stevia and Truvia and do not like them at all; the Stevia I purchased is stashed in case I run out of Splenda and HAVE to use it for a sweetener.
Both claims are wrong, at least for me. My readings are lower, and the weight is coming off! I give credit to the two natural supplements, too. I started writing my tests in a calendar for my doctor to look at since she was alarmed that I had abandoned my prescriptions. What did she have to say? "Amazing! Keep up the good work!" She was ready to put me on insulin!
I've never had a doctor or dietitian attack the use of Splenda. When I was in the hospital in December for acute pancreatitis, I asked for it to be served in my tea and received it.
I swear that there have been "freaked-out" reports since artificial sweeteners came on the market. I can recall the clamor over cyclamates. Our family doctor asked my mother, "Are your daughters going to drink a bathtubful of Tab? Then, don't worry!" From one sweetener to another, we never had problems except that some had much better flavor. I haven't found anything that beats Splenda/Splenda with fiber.
Last edited by MystMoonstruck; 05-07-2015 at 01:13 AM..
I dropped Glyburide AND Metaformin in favor of Glucocil and Sugar Equilibrium II
Just wondering, how has replacing your meds with the supplements affected your A1C and overall BG readings. Do you test an hour or two after meals to see if they are working? Have you adjusted carb intake? I am still on Metformin and Glipizide although I cut the dose in half. I have significantly reduced carb intake and felt I could do this after testing myself over the course of a couple of months and then getting the A1C test from the doctor.
I lost over 60 lbs guzzling iced tea sweetened with Splenda. Now I'm using Xylitol. Not as sweet but a natural product to the liver as the liver makes it to as I'm told. I'd like more info on it. The bag I have says it is made from plant fibers.
They do not elevate blood sugar in their pure form. The packets contain maltodextrin which will elevate the blood sugar but pure versions can be ordered on amazon. Liquid splenda drops, stevia drops, saccharin tablets, "newtame" neotame powder, etc.
They do not elevate blood sugar in their pure form. The packets contain maltodextrin which will elevate the blood sugar but pure versions can be ordered on amazon. Liquid splenda drops, stevia drops, saccharin tablets, "newtame" neotame powder, etc.
Maltodextrin raises my blood sugar and I had to go to the drops. They are harder to convert in some recipes but better that than high blood sugar.
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Artificial sweetners have become popular within the last several decades, particularly among diabetics and dieters trying to control their blood sugar and their body fat. Do these artifical sweeteners really work for these purposes though? The answer is a simple "no."
The artificial sweetners in question are aspartame sold under the trade names Equal, Nutrasweet, and others... Sucralose sold under the trade name Splenda.
Both of these artifical sweetners elevate blood glucose which in turn stimulates higher release of insulin. Of course raising blood glucose is not safe for diabetics. The idea behind sugar diabetes is to get the blood sugar down not to elevate it. And as far as weightloss, when you create insulin spikes, insulin creates fat deposition in the body.
Therefore, both of these sweetners only raise your blood glucose and can also increase your body fat.
My dietitian recommended Splenda. I can't tell the difference between that and sugar. I also love Xylitol chewing gum. It doesn't leave a sugary coating on my teeth and it tastes just like sugar. Xylitol is made from Birch trees.
As with anything else, moderation is the key.
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