May 14, 2010, Newsletter Issue #218: Sugar in the Diabetic Diet
Tip of the Week
Diabetics must limit, or better yet eliminate, their sugar intake because it causes spikes in blood glucose levels. Sugars in sodas and other drinks are especially dangerous because dissolved sugars are digested more quickly.
Choose sugar-free foods - or foods labeled "no sugar added." You can also choose to use artificial sweeteners – just be careful, as some of these may contain unnecessary carbohydrates. More importantly, they cause an increase of insulin levels almost the same way real carbs do - it's a bodily reflex to the sweet taste occurring faster than the carbohydrates can really be absorbed.
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