2006-09-04 12:04:11 · 8 answers · asked by brandys_peep 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
I have Type 1 diabetes and I am allowed to eat regular sugar sweetened products to a certain limit. My doctor has me keep track of the carbs I eat instead of the sugars. This works out well for me.
2006-09-04 12:08:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-06 11:06:58 · answer #2 · answered by Kris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-19 22:41:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-04 16:12:30 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a type I for 23 years, I pretty much went without substantial sucrose/fructose (except non-juiced fresh fruit) in my diet for so long that I don't miss it. I continue to do so, as I think it has been a big factor in my health. Refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup in more than moderate amounts can even be quite unhealthy for non-diabetics.
2006-09-04 14:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by Joe D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an insulin pump and as long as you know how many carbohydrates are in the product it should be fine. Talk to you dietician or doctor.
2006-09-04 13:35:39 · answer #6 · answered by wizo1fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes to a limit
2006-09-04 12:09:53 · answer #7 · answered by Hawtman1092 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
within reason, yes. You must keep track of the carbs and adjust your insulin to that.
2006-09-04 12:06:40 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋