I'm insulin depedant and on glucaphage and i'm trying to find something I can use inplace of sugar.
2006-11-28 17:21:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
The alternatives that I can think of at the moment are.
1. Stevia, a totally natural sweetener that is an extract from the leaves of a plant native of Paraguay.
2. Honey, we all know where that's from :) BEES :D
2006-11-28 17:36:31 · answer #1 · answered by th3spy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stevia is a natural sweetener, not a chemical one. It's many times sweeter than sugar. Widely used around the world as a sweetening alternative to sugar without any significant problems, though here, in the US, the FDA has labeled it as unsafe, due to various studies. Other studies show Stevia's potential in treating various medical conditions, such as diabetes, and hypertention. Being plant derived, some people may be allergic to it. It's related to the sunflower. Some of the troubles with Stevia include it's being hard on the liver.
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2016-04-14 09:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Artificial Sweeteners are NOT a good alternative for diabetics anyway (In my opinion). Stevia is a natural sweetener from South America that has been used for hundreds of years without any adverse health effects. It can be found in health food stores and is a great alternative to sugar-sweeteners. It can be purchased in packets or liquid form. It will not raise your blood sugar (Zero Carbs). It is VERY CONCENTRATED use a small amount! Xilitol is NOT a good choice, IT is also an artificial sweetener, NOT a Natural-occurring sweetener. Good Hunting...
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2006-11-29 00:40:12 · answer #3 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried Xylitol?
Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar substitute that is crystalline in form and looks and tastes like sugar. Xylitol is all-natural, not artificial, and is a normal substance used in everyday metabolism. Found mostly in fruits and vegetables, xylitol is perfectly safe for human consumption and has been given the FDA's safest rating as a food additive. Because xylitol is absorbed slowly and only partially utilized by the body, it contains 40% less calories than sugar, about 2.4 calories per gram. Xylitol serves as a popular sugar substitute for diabetics and people with hypoglycemia. It has a LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX (7) and has little effect on blood sugar levels. Xylitol is a great sugar substitute for net carb counters and that low carb diet.
Hope this helps
2006-11-28 17:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by Gary S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T use honey. Its just regular sugar with a little water and proteins. If you are allergic to all artificial sweeteners, I suppose you have to go without.
2006-11-29 03:40:31 · answer #5 · answered by Wise1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-30 21:44:00 · answer #6 · answered by tony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a dietitian that you've been assigned to for counseling? If so, that's the person to ask.
Call your doctor. If there's a product out there that you could use, I'm not aware of it.
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2006-11-28 17:29:20 · answer #7 · answered by kiwi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-23 06:12:29 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stevia. It tastes sweet but does not affect your blood sugar.
http://www.stevia.com/
2006-11-29 05:55:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey???
2006-11-28 17:28:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋