Equal Sugar Substitute

[cindymhi]

Hi,

Can people with diabetes use Equal or other sugar substitute as much as they like? Some things I have read say "yes" others say "no" and I'm confused!

Pam

[Keith98405]

I have been type I for 40+ years and had my run with Sugar substitutes.  

I should chime in on the specific one Equal.. DO NOT use that one in hot liquids it does turn toxic.  There is scientific reports to prove this claim.

As for the rest of the bunch.. use in moderation, some people do not tolerate sugar free candies especially (can cause severe cramping) and to a lesser extent the sweetners.. Honestly I don't know anyone who's going to use 20 or more a day.. but the end result would be cramping.

My experience with the candies as mentioned I can eat 4 and I get stomach cramps so bad I cannot stand up.. everyone is different.. but makes you wonder about the chemicals used to make it sugar free.

[kuss1991]

I a person has an elavated sugar level of 295 and they use equal in their tea what effect will it have on the person?

How many stages does pnemonia have?

When do you know you no long have pnemonia is there a blood test?

[pumpgirl03]

Sugar substitute's consumed in large doses do have some carbohydrates (CHO). I just looked at our box of Sweet n Low and it said that one packet has less than one gram of sugar, sugar alcohols, and CHO. So if you had lets say 20 packets then it would add up.

But I have never had a problem with sugar substitutes. i would recommend Splenda cause it is the least artificial of them all and you can measure it just like sugar when you cook.

Pumpgirl03-JDRF Team-EM

[JDRF-Team-cd]

Sugar substitutes or non-caloric drinks will not affect your blood sugar, but I would consume in moderation.  You may want to speak to a registered dietitian or contact the American Dietetic Association.  Foods containing sugar alcohols have given me an upset stomach when I have eaten too much.