Wed, Feb-18-04, 16:13
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Originally Posted by doreen T
Artificial sweeteners do not have a direct effect on blood sugar or insulin, according to Dr. Bernstein in "Diabetes Solution". However, if you use powdered sweeteners, be aware that the FILLER used for the powder is a high-glycemic carb that can and will raise blood sugar and insulin. Maltodextrin and/or dextrose are most often used. Liquid forms use water as the "filler", so there's no carbs .. and tablet forms contain a much smaller amount of carb, usually 1/10th of a gram of lactose per tablet.
Doreen
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True, the filler has calories, carbs, and definitely raises bs and insulin. I learned that the hard way, several tablespoons of splenda over the holidays ago  . My mind was foggy, I felt shaky and irritable... just how I used to feel pre atkins.
I never experienced those symptoms with non caloric sweetners or even sugar alcohols. Only when I took in too much maltodextrin/dextrose filler. |