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Are low-calorie or artificial sweeteners are safe for people with diabetes?
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∙ 11y ago
True because no calories
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What kind of food is best for diabetics?
One with Diabetes should have foods with low Sugar, and should completely stay away from foods with artificial sweeteners, dyes, or flavors. It is very healthy for people with Diabetes to eat many fruits and vegetables.
Can artificial sweeteners cause upset stomach?
Yes, for a lot of people. Try this link for a list of sweeteners and their possible side effects.http://www.healthcastle.com/sweeteners.shtml
Diabetics Can Eat Dessert, Too?
Many people think that a diabetes diagnosis means the end of dessert. With artificial sweeteners and a lot of fruit, this doesn't have to be the case. Diabetics can use artificial sweeteners to make cakes, cookies, and pies that will not make the blood sugar rise. They must still be careful to count calories and maintain a healthy blood sugar level. In addition, many people do not realize the natural sweetness that fruits have. Ending a meal with a bowl of strawberries or melon can be just as satisfying as a piece of cake.
What are the neurological complications of Acesulfame Potassium?
Acesulfame potassium, ACK, was approved by the FDA in 1988, In 1973 it was noted that a spike in central nervous center cancers along with the introduction of artificial sweeteners The causal connection is slim, however, as that rise was in people over 70, not the demographic that uses artificial sweeteners..
What are some food products for people with diabetes?
There are lots of delicious foods available to those with diabetes. You can substitute sugar with non-sugar sweeteners as well, which means you can still eat certain desserts.
What do you use to sweeten tea or coffee?
You can use sugar to sweeten tea or coffee. Some people use honey or artificial sweeteners to sweeten their tea or coffee.
Why are artificial sweeteners sweeter than natural sugar?
Because there are alot of chemicals that replace the sweetness of sugar and so it is not good for you to have chemicals in you. Because there are alot of chemicals that replace the sweetness of sugar and so it is not good for you to have chemicals in you.
Individuals with PKU should not consumes the artificial sweetener aspartame because they?
People with PKU are highly prone to development of diabetes.
Why do people get hyper from sugar?
Only if the person is sensitive to sugar, such as children, diabetics, hypoglicemics. Different types of sugars cause different reactions-as can some artificial sweeteners.
Is anything artificial bad?
There are different points of view and different opinions on whether artificial things are bad, and/or how bad. To be on the safe side, we could say that anything natural is usually the best choice. If that choice is not available then anything that is as close as possible to its natural state may not be too bad. There are some artificial things that are very bad, and have been proven bad for decades over and over again, yet people still use them. What I am referring to are artificial sweeteners. Not just one in particular, but every single one of them that has ever been produced has caused some kind of health problem. I would call them all one of the worst things we have ever artificially created because it is literally making our children sick. The diabetes epidemic has reached to almost 30% of all pre-teen children are either diabetic or pre-diabetic. And, diabetes type 2 was unheard of in children just a few decades ago, now it is in epidemic proportions. I bet if we check the production of soft drinks and artificial sweeteners we would see a correlation. But you may ask how this could be so? The thing that most people do not know is that consuming artificial sweeteners makes the body crave more sweet things to try and get the energy it thought was going to come along with the artificial stuff, so even if they have a diet drink, most kids will sooner or later crave and consume sugar in the form of unhealthy treats and snacks.
What foods give you migraines?
This usually depends on the individual. Some people are sensitive to specific triggers while others are not. Food high in nitrates can be a trigger as can foods with a lot of artificial sweeteners. Also watch out for too much caffeine and sodium.
Can artificial sweeteners raise a diabetic's blood sugar?
It depends on the exact artificial sweetener, and yes, some do. Those based on sugar alcohols will still raise the blood sugar. Such sugar alcohols are often used in products labeled sugar free. The of thumb is if it has carbs, it will raise blood sugar, the only possible exception is Carbs in the form of Fiber.Maltodextrin still does raise it as does crystaline fructose. Dextrose does not. You need to be very careful now with artificial sweeteners. Check the internet for more information.Diabetics patients use artificial sweeteners, as they thought that the artificial sweeteners are sugar free but it is not so. The powdered sweeteners used in the coffee does not contain the high sugar level and it does not raise the diabetics blood sugar level. The best diabetic diet is to be followed in order to maintain the average diabetics blood sugar level.Other concernsThere are not only artificial sweeteners that contain carbohydrates, but some that may cause the problems you are trying to prevent. Artificial sweeteners like aspartame can indirectly cause diabetes. They are chlorinated hydrocarbons. So, the molecule looks like sugar, except a chlorine atom replaces the hydrogen molecule. Research shows that this type of compound can cause elevations in insulin, leading to a longer term problem of insulin resistance, from too much insulin hanging around for a long period of time. That can lead to premature aging, and diabetes, which is a huge problem. Making people believe that artificial sweeteners are no problem only compounds this misconception.Even worse, aspartame breaks down into formaldehyde and methanol in the bloodstream. Such chemicals are neurological toxins, meaning that they can kill nerve tissue. Diabetics are already at a risk for neuropathy, meaning the nerves in their limbs, eyes, and in other places may die. Neuropathy in the feet can lead to eventual amputations. A prolonged increase in blood sugar can damage capillaries, including those feeding the extremities and nerve endings. If they have immune problems, then pathogens and infections can further cause damage, especially if there are any injuries. Aspartame breaks down into chemicals that are directly toxic to nerves, so the reduction in sugar is not worth the damage cause by the aspartame metabolites.Saccharin has been determined to cause cancer in rodents. However, there is no way to correlate this with humans since humans are larger and would likely not ingest as much as the rats in the studies.One User's TestimonyI am a type 1 diabetic and have to take 1 extra unit in the A.M. if I drink a cup of coffee with 1 packet of Splenda in it! If I don't my blood sugar rises! so my answer to this question is yes it does.
