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Many artificial sweeteners, including Splenda, contain some sugar as a bulking agent, so there is possibly some affect on blood glucose. The amount is much less than if you were using straight sugar. A 1g Splenda packet is 99% sugar, so about 1g of sugar. This could possibly raise your blood glucose by as much as 25 mg/dL (based on a rough calculation: 1g in 4L of blood), so if you are using ten packets on your cereal and coffee in the morning, that could be a cause of rising blood sugar. There are some available without sugar, but you have to read the label; dextrose is D-glucose.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is better for your weight because it has lesser calories. But it has many side effects. There is sucralose in it, and it's really not good for your body once you've been absorbing it for a really long time. Here are the possible side effects: Self-reported adverse reactions to Splenda or sucralose collected by the Sucralose Toxicity Information Center include skin rashes/flushing, panic-like agitation, dizziness and numbness, diarrhea, swelling, muscle aches, headaches, intestinal cramping, bladder issues, and stomach pain.
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∙ 13y agoYes, Diabetics can eat Splenda. I am a Type 1 Diabetic and I am only 11 1/2. If you are a Type 2 Diabetic you can also eat Splenda but just not to much of it. Like,8 Tablespoons full! LOL! I hope you found out the answer to your question. Thanks!
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∙ 12y agoWell that depends...
Splenda is like a fake sugar, it tastes like sugar but it is not. Real sugar gets used as a carbohydrate, whereas Splenda does not get used for anything.
When have Splenda, your tongue sends a message to your brain telling it that you need insulin to take care of the sugar(your tongue thinks that Splenda is sugar). The insulin that your brain told your pancreas to make attaches itself with the sugar that was all ready in your blood, giving you a low blood sugar(your brain thought that the sugar should be coming into your blood right now... it must be delayed). Your brain sees that you has a low blood sugar, and the sugar that you had isn't coming in. You need more sugar. Your brain makes you feels hungry.
So Splenda does nothing, but make you hungry.
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∙ 16y agoNo...Splenda has terrible side affects. Try 'Stevia', an all-natural substitute/
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∙ 13y agoSplenda is sweeter, but sugar is healthier. Splenda is 180 times as sweet as sugar.
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What are some diabetic recipes?
Diabetics have to be careful around what food they eat. Recipes for diabetics have to be low on sugar content, preferable to use substitutes. Oatmeal cookies with splenda sweetener are a good snack for a diabetic
Why cant you make pepsi with splenda for all us diabetics?
Sorry but it would kill the great taste!
Is Apriva the equivalent of Splenda?
Kroger's Apriva package is right next to the Splenda package suggesting that they are the same. However, the Splenda package has a statement that Splenda is "suitable for people with diabetes". There is no such claimer on the Apriva package. Therefore, should diabetics use it in the place of sugar as they do with Splenda? It is a very important question and needs to be addressed on the package itself.
Where can I find more information on free diabetes recipes ?
The best way to eat healthy and good for diabetics, is simply to change the recipe from sugar, to splenda. Here are some additional recipes as well. www.dlife.com/diabetes/diabetic-recipes
Why do Diabetics have to eat carbohydrates?
Diabetics and non-diabetics have to eat carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the only organic compound that living organisms can use to produce energy.
Can diabetics eat granola?
no
Can diabetics eat prawns?
no
Can diabetic eat jicama?
Diabetics can eat whatever they want.
Can diabetics eat icing sugar?
Yes.
What desserts are out there for diabetics?
There are many deserts out there for diabetics. The ingredients used in the deserts is what the difference is be. Some deserts diabetics can eat include cakes, cookies, pies, and so on.
Can diabetics eat cucumbers?
Absolutely. Diabetics can eat cucumbers. They are very low on the simple carbohydrates that they have to control. Since they are a vegetable, actually technically a fruit, they are very healthy to eat for everybody.
Can diabetics eat white plain flour?
No, but your mother can.
