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It depends on the individual. For some susceptible/sensitive people (whether insulin resistant, borderline diabetic, or diabetic) even a sugar substitute can cause problems. If you are going to try a sugar substitute, use stevia rather than anything else.
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∙ 11y agoYes, they are made to be "sugar free" and are put into diet beverages, which contain no sugar according to the nutrition facts.
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How many grams of sugar for a borderline diabetic?
Insulin resistant people and people who are borderline diabetic should not (ideally) consume any added sugar and should avoid foods that have added sugars. In addition, you now need to count all your carbohydrates (as well as sugar). If you want something sweet, use a sugar substitute called stevia.
How high is fasting blood sugar 7.0?
7.0 mmol/L (outside the US) is the usual borderline for diabetic fasting blood sugar. Higher is considered "likely diabetic" and lower is considered "likely normal". A single blood test (especially near the borderline) isn't usually adequate to determine diabetic status and needs to be confirmed with a glucose tolerance test.
What are some good recipes that a diabetic can use to make a carrot cake?
A good recipe for a diabetic safe carrot cake would be one that uses artificial or natural sweeteners as opposed to sugar. artificial sweeteners tend not to raise blood pressure as much as sugar does.
What do glucose monitors measure?
Glucose monitors measure blood sugar levels in humans. Many people who are diabetic or borderline diabetic must monitor their blood sugar levels. Glucose monitors for personal use can be purchased at almost any drug store.
If Im borderline diabetic and eat cake what might be the consequences?
You could possibly hurt yourself by eating cake when you are boderline diabetic. Diabetes is a serious condition where your body cannot produce insulin to help you digest sugar. Do not eat too much sugar or fatty foods if diabetes is a concern.
What are the effects of sucralose on blood sugar?
if any diabetic patient take dose of sucralose then the sugar level of that person will increase rapidly because sucralose is a artificial sweetner and it is 600 times sweeter then sugar.
Diabetic Deserts?
Many recipes for cookies, cake, pudding and other goodies can be modified to fit into a diabetic diet. Diabetic deserts frequently feature artificial substitutes for sugar. Juicy, fresh seasonal fruit also makes a great desert.
What foods should a diabetic eat after diarrhea?
One of the best foods for anyone suffering from diarrhea is yogurt with live, active cultures. In the case of a diabetic, one might want to use this type of yogurt with artificial sweetener instead of sugar. Fruit has fructose which is a sugar, but it is better than raw sugar.
Borderline Diabetes Diet?
The simple definition of borderline diabetes is having a blood sugar rating that is higher than normal but not quite high enough to be considered diabetes. It is assumed that a borderline diabetic will turn into a diabetic at some point so it's a good idea to follow the regular diabetic diet plan. This includes lots of fiber, low-fat and all natural foods and lots of water. For more information see http://www.ehow.com/way_5289560_diet-guide-borderline-diabetes.html.
How many grams of sugar should you eat per day when borderline diabetic?
If you mean added sugar, you should eat none. If you feel the need for something sweet, use a sugar substitute called stevia. If you are talking about sugars that occur naturally in foods, then you need to be counting carbohydrates.
Are there any recipes in diabetic cookbooks for cookies?
There are thousands of cookie recipes found in diabetic cookbooks both in print and on the internet. Most of these recipes use artificial sweeteners such as Splenda instead of sugar to give the cookies their sweet flavor.
Creating Diabetic Cake Recipes?
Diabetic cake recipes are fairly easy to create. You can usually look at any cake recipe and substitute the sugary ingredients with something like an artificial sweetener such as Splenda or other no sugar added products.
