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<blockquote data-quote="copepod" data-source="post: 228418" data-attributes="member: 21372"><p>The reason they say "not suitable for diabetics" on Red Bull cans or supermarket own brands is that they contain high doses of caffeine, which can give symptoms that feel like hypoglycaemia. It's not the sugar that's the issue, as the same message appears on full sugar and diet / suagr free versions. Personally, I can't stand the taste of Red Bull type drinks, so keep a bottle of diet coke in my car for use when driving long distances, in case I need caffeine, but not extra sugar. I'm type 1, but my blood suagr is only well controlled because I work hard to keep myself, other people who rely on me, other road users etc safe by being responsible about matching insulin doses to carbohydrate intake, effects of exercise, stress etc and not drinking any alcohol if I'm going to be driving in the next few hours. However, I will cyle home after drinking a pint or two of beer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="copepod, post: 228418, member: 21372"] The reason they say "not suitable for diabetics" on Red Bull cans or supermarket own brands is that they contain high doses of caffeine, which can give symptoms that feel like hypoglycaemia. It's not the sugar that's the issue, as the same message appears on full sugar and diet / suagr free versions. Personally, I can't stand the taste of Red Bull type drinks, so keep a bottle of diet coke in my car for use when driving long distances, in case I need caffeine, but not extra sugar. I'm type 1, but my blood suagr is only well controlled because I work hard to keep myself, other people who rely on me, other road users etc safe by being responsible about matching insulin doses to carbohydrate intake, effects of exercise, stress etc and not drinking any alcohol if I'm going to be driving in the next few hours. However, I will cyle home after drinking a pint or two of beer. [/QUOTE]
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