Sugar Substitutes

Thomas Muffaletto said:

"Damsel" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Gastric distress aside, many people (myself included) experience a raise
in blood sugar from maltitol, not quite as bad as sugar, but significant
nonetheless.

Are you also diabetic?
I will take a blood test next time I use maltitol.

Yup, I'm diabetic. If I remember right, one of those tiny chocolate bars
(Delite?), made my blood sugar soar at least 30 points. Gradually,
Splenda-sweetened candies are coming out.

Best wishes,
Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Damsel said:

Yup, I'm diabetic. If I remember right, one of those tiny chocolate bars
(Delite?), made my blood sugar soar at least 30 points. Gradually,
Splenda-sweetened candies are coming out.

Best wishes,
Carol

Carol, have you tried the ones sweetened with erythritol yet?
They are the best, IMHO. And NO gastric distress (not that
Splenda cause it).
--
Jean B.

Jean B. said:

Damsel said:

Yup, I'm diabetic. If I remember right, one of those tiny chocolate bars
(Delite?), made my blood sugar soar at least 30 points. Gradually,
Splenda-sweetened candies are coming out.

Best wishes,
Carol

Carol, have you tried the ones sweetened with erythritol yet?
They are the best, IMHO. And NO gastric distress (not that
Splenda cause it).

No, Jean, I haven't given any of that a try. I generally only get hard
candy now, and that's just because one or more of my medications causes dry
mouth. I literally have to sleep with a piece of hard candy in my mouth!

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_