levulose is being projected as a natural sugar substitute and promoted by certain sweet manufacturers. the question is is it safe for diabetics ?
2007-10-10 22:16:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Not safe. It has the same impact as table sugar... 4 calories per gram. Levulose is, in fact, simply another name for fructose.... a monosaccharide (sugar).
The answer below is misleading. Look it up yourself:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fructose
Levulose (fructose) and glucose are what make up table sugar (sucrose). Levulose is favored by many over sucrose because it has a lower glycemic index (takes longer to raise your blood sugar) because it is metabolized (converted) by the liver. But it STILL raises blood sugar.... therefore, it's NOT safe for diabetics. As with all foods, prudence must be exercised.
If you want details, there's plenty available: "The products of fructose metabolism in the glycolytic pathway of the liver are GLUCOSE, GLYCOGEN (which is later converted to glucose), lactate, and pyruvate."
http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/full/76/5/911#SEC3
So, while suresh k is correct in that fructose doesn't require insulin "for its metabolism" initially, it is converted into glucose and glycogen which most certainly will need insulin in order to be utilized by the body's cells. He's also dead wrong implying that there are fewer calories in fructose.... calories are the same for ALL sugars.... 4 calories per gram.
I'm not trying to make an example out of this sadly misinformed fellow, just want to get people to do their own research on such an important issue as sugar consumption in diabetics. It's vital that you research it yourself and not trust answers you read here.
2007-10-11 01:43:04 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-21 03:46:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-13 08:07:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Levulose
2016-09-28 11:16:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there !
Levulose does not require insulin for its metabolism and hence can be used by Diabetics. It has been recommended by diabetologists as sweetener for them.
Calory value is lesser than sugar, definitely.
But in your case, it is better that you ask your consultant also, before using it.
best wishes !
2007-10-12 13:20:12 · answer #7 · answered by suresh k 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋