2006-11-24 14:19:32 · 15 answers · asked by chris w 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Agave nectar is supposed to be safer for diabetics.
check this website:
www.madhavahoney.com
2006-11-25 05:12:32 · answer #1 · answered by Lonelyplanet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-14 13:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by Joanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey is concentrated sugar and most of the honey we see in the markets is very little actual honey. And more information coming out indicating another once thought to be safe sweetener for diabetics, sucralose, is not safe at all. Raises blood sugar and has side effects. Terrible for diabetics. Bye bye sweet n low.
2016-03-12 09:08:45 · answer #3 · answered by SprinkleMyStinkle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In very small quantities it is "safe", but honey is a concentrated sugar and too much will cause a definite problem for any diabetic. Use artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda or Sweet and Low. Artificial sweeteners cause no increase in blood sugar values in diabetics. Any type of carbohydrate, either simple or complex, cause significant blood sugar alterations and can be dangerous for diabetics.
2006-11-24 14:25:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think Honey is any better than sugar as a sweetener. Sucrose is sucrose no matter what source it comes from. Honey should also not be taken by pregnant women or babies as the bacteria in it can cause serious damage to the little one. However; if you are an adult and you suffer from airborn seasonal alergies, try eatting honey that is gathered in your area. The bees gather the same pollen that is effecting your alergies. Ingesting it helps your body make antibodies against it and will help lessen or cure your symptoms. It's kind of like getting a vaccine but in oral natural form.
2006-11-24 14:30:08 · answer #5 · answered by reteach007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All sweet tasting substances have an effect on the blood sugar and insulin. Try Xylatol. It doesn't give you the rapid rise in blood sugar. Check to see if your alergic first. Some people are sensitive to it, some aren't sensative to it. It looks like a white crystal. You can add it to any fluid to sweeten it.
2006-11-25 03:34:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might look into Stevia found in health food stores as the only
natural non sugar sweetener. It's a liquid and comes in a small
bottle and might have an eye dropper for ease of use.
2006-11-24 14:49:37 · answer #7 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey is simply another type of sugar, it is not "safe" for diabetics and it seems to process slowly for some reason, in an insulin attach it is better to drink soda than have honey
2006-11-24 14:26:34 · answer #8 · answered by tim h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey is just as bad as sugar....
Try an artificial sweetner like Splenda or something.
2006-11-24 14:20:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey will raise the blood sugar quickly so it should be used sparingly and counted as a simple sugar carbohydrate.
2006-11-24 14:21:27 · answer #10 · answered by curiosity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋