why would a diabetics glucose would go up even by drinking a diet or crystal lite drink?

Answer 1

Possibly something they ate at the same time. A sugar free drink will not cause a rise in blood glucose...theres no sugar in there.

Answer 2

Let's see, NO calories means no carbs--so it can't be because blood sugar INCREASED. What could it be?
Somehow, the glucose uptake into the cells has been obstructed even further that usual, leaving more glucose in the blood stream, so ya get a higher blood sugar reading because the glucose has nowhere to go. It's like driving on a freeway with all the exits closed. You just go around in circles. This is a BAD thing. Switch to water and not tap water, something less toxic.

Cinnamon regulates glucose, and has a polyphenol compound called MHCP that mimics insulin and activates cell receptor sites. A quarter teaspoon twice daily makes a difference. Best of luck.

Answer 3

some diabetics do have that reaction to fake sugar. Thankfully I don't but I know some type 2's that will spike with diet coke. At first I didn't belive them but Its ture I've heard.

Answer 4

It still carries energy, calories, whether from sugar or other carbohydrates. The body turns that into glucose to use in cells.

Answer 5

Because all artifical sweeteners contain wood alcohol, which is half the carbs as sugar, but they're still there.

I didn't know that until my husband was diagnosed with diabetes. Our doctor let us know that little fact.

Answer 6

Better check what else you are eating. Pop or Cyrstal Light with nothing in it will not affect your blood sugar. Check something else that you ate.

Good luck.

Answer 7

the body responds to sugars and artificial sweeteners in the same way.

Answer 8

cause it haves carbohydrates