| | | I don't know if you were being sarcastic or being serious. Diabetes is a serious condition and, if not managed correctly, can lead to extremely serious illness, even death. I implore all on this board to be careful as to what you recommend. Splenda and Equal are proven substitutes for sugar for diabetics. An earlier thread on fasting for diabetics is also fraught with danger. Many type 2 diabetics control blood glucose with oral medication (metformin, Janumet, etc.). Others are insulin dependent. Fasting while on such drugs can lead to loss of consciousness to death caused by hypoglycemia (low blood glucose).
For the benefit of any diabetics here. The statement:
fake sugar (splenda,ETC) has 95% of the glucose content of real sugar
Is misleading.
Splenda is a zero-calorie, zero carbohydrate sweetener made from sucralose. Scientific studies have shown that Splenda has no effect on short-term or long-term blood sugar control. Your body does not recognize Splenda as a carbohydrate, so it is not metabolized.
Equal is also a zero-calorie sweetener. Aspartame is the artificial sweetening ingredient in Equal. The American Diabetes Association has stated that aspartame is safe for diabetics to use, as it sweetens food but does not contribute calories or increase blood sugar levels. Like Splenda, scientific research has shown that Equal does not affect short- or long-term blood sugar control. Equal has also been approved as safe for use during pregnancy.
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