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For Diabetes??

It's still sugar (or fructose), so it might metabolise more slowly but it'll still convert to sugar. Might be good for T1s who are matching their carbs to insulin but I don't see how it will help a T2 who is trying to go very low carb....
 
It is a highly processed product that is mostly fructose....I wouldn't touch it.
 
Fructose has been shown to increase fat deposits in the liver, and since a fatty liver is a major contributor to raised blood glucose and type 2 diabetes, I avoid fructose (and agave) whenever possible.
 
This type of trashy info is one of the reasons some people with T2 think that they can have their cake and eat it. For those of us with T2 all sugars (and there are over 40 natural and man made types) should be avoided or severely restricted from the diet.
 
Just like honey?

Natural but still no good for diabetes. Well type2s.
Type1s are ok on honey, I'm led to believe.

I have checked it out properly but if fructose based..... diabetics using it could end up with fatty liver. Then the trouble really starts.
 
I'll stick to erythritol, ta. I used agave some years ago in the mistaken belief it was healthy - strange stuff....
 
Woman's World again. I'm beginning to notice a trend. Fake News! Just googling "agave diabetes" will give a long list of links advising against agave for diabetics and explaining why.
 
Very true DG
WW often publishes this type of info it sells magazines.
.it makes for good discussion on the forum.
 
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