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Neesie:
Hi Doug, quick question - if I read one of your posts re: the effects of sugar alochols on blood sugar levels correctly, do I understand that they only negatively impact the blood sugar levels of diabetics?  My weight loss has stalled and I'm thinking sugar alcohols in Turani syrups & candies may be the culprit(s).  Hoping this does not mean I might be pre- or diabetic!

shawn116:
Hi Neesie    I'm sure Doug will be along to answer your question, but I thought I would give it a go. 

For sure I'm not a doctor or a scientist but I would not think that would mean you are diabetic or pre diabetic.  You are there only if you are having sugar level issues.  A person that doesn't have diabetes can regulate their sugar no matter where it comes from.  I believe what he is trying to say is that we know it does effect some people with diabetes the same as if it was table sugar or close anyway (because it causes their blood sugar to spike)  therefore you shouldn't assume that all behave as a 0 carb in everybody.   As a diabetic I have clues as to how foods effect me simply because we test our blood sugar on a regular basis. 

If a sugar alcohol is creating or behaving the same as sugar, your body will burn it first as fuel.  If you are stalling then you should back off on those until the scale starts to move down again  ;)  I hope I didn't confuse  ;D

 

joagain:
Hi Nessie I do not have diabetes but my son has Type 1 some SF stuff cause a big spike in his . What I have noticed is that it spikes mine also not to diabetic levels but a spike . The other day  my BS was 84 I ate 3 SF reeses cups and my sugar was 111 -20 minuites later .
 I am not sure but I think that I would have been better off not eating those and my BS staying at 84 . Hopefully Doug will see your post and help you further .

Doug Varrieur:
Hi Neesie, this is why Too Sweet and Jo are Global Moderators. They, like all of our GM's give great and accurate info.

YES you should immediately stop using all products with sugar alcohols, NO it doesn't mean you're a diabetic or pre-diabetic, it simply mean one, two or a mixture of SA's are affecting your blood sugar and most likely causing the stall. If you really want to know the exact answer pick up a blood sugar tester and test your blood sugar per the instructions after eating each type of product with SA's (separated by at least 3-4 hours)

Short of doing that the simplest way to find the answer is to simply cut all of them out of your intake.....for now. When the scale starts to drop again you can slowly experiment to find out which SA is affecting you. Please re-read the chapter on Artificial Sweeteners and Sugar Alcohols in the book. Also please review these two boards.

1- http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?board=7.0

2- http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?board=5.0

Neesie:
Thanks, everyone!  I've been avoiding the sf candies & diet soda the past few days & the scale is starting to move again.  I guess I'm just one of those "special" people that's extra-sensitive to sugar alcohols.  S'okay, this weekend I'm going to make some treats from the bakery cookbook using Xylitol & see how that goes.  I do love me some chocolate...and fresh-baked bread!  ::)

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