My mom is diabetic so we try and get her sugar free candy sometimes. Some of the candy the sugar free chocolate has sugar alcohol. I know alcohol can also lead to diabetes, so what is the difference between sugar - sugar alcohol - and alcohol. Thanks.
2006-11-22 21:44:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Can someone answer the question and explain the difference?
2006-11-22 22:52:01 · update #1
Sugar alcohol is derived from sugar but has an alcohol chemical make-up. They have sweetening properties but provide fewer calories therefore they don't impact blood sugar in the same way that sugar does.
2006-11-24 02:59:19 · answer #1 · answered by sioballen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-15 22:52:52 · answer #2 · answered by Leslie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The amount of carbohydrates is the important thing in maintaining good glucose levels. Check food labels for carbohydrate levels. Sugar alcohol is meaning less to a diabetic. Go to: www.CalorieKing.com and get their "The Doctor's Pocket Calorie Fat & Carbohydrate counter.". It has Carbohydrate amounts of thousands of foods and beverages.
2006-11-22 21:55:19 · answer #3 · answered by The professor 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are commonly used for replacing sucrose in foodstuffs, often in combination with high intensity artificial sweeteners to counter the low sweetness. Some common sugar alcohols are:
erythritol
isomalt
lactitol
maltitol
mannitol
sorbitol
xylitol
2006-11-22 21:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by DrIndeed 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not much difference. as the first answerer sez sugar comes in many forms some worse then others but ALL is bad. count carbs for best health.
2006-11-23 02:50:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋