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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 causes high insulin levels What are the side effects of high insulin levels?
High insulin levels are usually caused by eating too much high glycemic carbohydrates, those carbohydrates that raise blood sugar rapidly. The body produces insulin to clear the blood of glucose. Also can be caused by high copper levels and high cortisol levels - can be from stress of the mind or body.
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.
What happens when blood sugar levels are lowered?
Insulin is released into the body when blood sugar levels are high to bring it down a notch
What hormone produced by the pancreas prevents hypoglycemia?
Glucagon. This hormone produced in the pancreatic islets works to raise blood glucose levels, preventing hypoglycemia. Insulin does the opposite.
What happens in there is less secretion of insulin?
High blood sugar (glucose) levels in the blood are the number one reaction to a decrease in insulin secretion.However, lack of insulin secretion over time can also contribute to an individual obtaining Diabetes.Therecan also be spillage of keytones into the urine (which disrupts pH levels in the blood) from lack of insulin. These keytones can contribute to ketoacidosis which can cause coma or even death.Excessive urination and thirst are also effects of lack of insulin secretion due to the raise of blood sugar.
How do you raise evolution levels on Pokemon?
The levels remain the same, you raise your Pokemon to those levels to evolve them.
Can insulin raise blood sugar levels?
Quick rule of thumb for diabetics: EVERYTHING can screw up your blood sugars one way or another. NEVER expect them to make sense.
Can acesulfame potassium raise your potassium levels?
Acesulfame potassium is an artificial sweetner. It's typically present in only very small quantities in foods, so it's probably not going to noticeably increase potassium levels.
Does the Tdap vaccine affect blood sugars of diabetics?
I believe that the TDAO injection does raise blood sugars. After my shot my blood sugars began to rise alot.I have had to raise my insulin levels to try to compensate. DOnt know how long this effect will last.
Can diabetics eat fruit?
Yes, but in moderation. Natural sugar like the stuff found in fruit are better than the fattening sugar from sugar cane that people put in cakes and cookies, and the artificial sweeteners like high glucose corn syrup, but the carbohydrates in fruit still raise blood glucose levels, limiting servings to 15 grams of carb will keep glucose spikes in check.
Which hormone is responsible for the levels of sugar in blood?
There are several hormone which serve to raise blood glucose levels. Some examples include cortisol, epinephrine, glucagon, and growth hormone.
