How much sugar per 100ml is ok in drinks?

[FatBoyT]

Type 2 on medication and definitely no sugar in my drinks unless I am crashing.

 

[sarahmorter2]

Thanks Helen, yeah I think my question was a bit too open... I was meaning to raise blood sugar levels so am trying to see if people generally avoid sugar altogether, or if they do occasionally sneak some in, what amount?

My hubby is a T2 (10yrs), and diet controlled with insulin pen at night if needed. There is so much sugar/carbs he has to avoid anyway, drinks are easy - no sugar. He does however have semi skimmed milk in his coffee which he seems to tolerate. BS around 5.8 in the morning and about 7 or 8 by evening time.

 

[sarahmorter2]

My hubby is a T2 (10yrs), and diet controlled with insulin pen at night if needed. There is so much sugar/carbs he has to avoid anyway, drinks are easy - no sugar. He does however have semi skimmed milk in his coffee which he seems to tolerate. BS around 5.8 in the morning and about 7 or 8 by evening time.

to add, his HbA1c was 101 last Christmas time, but now down to 56 - all through low carb, high fat diet.

 

[TERRYBURGE]

I'm type 1 & don't have any sugary drinks except when I have a hypo but then it's only orange juice.

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[Wurst]

Sugary drinks spike me badly no amount of insulin prevents this , I stay well clear. Sprite zero for me!

 

[Rokaab]

I only ever have diet drinks - though this is probably because I was diagnosed really young (I was 2) and have always had diet drinks therefore I just don't like the taste of non-diet drinks

 

[Ramonlv]

Nobody mentioned BEER! I only drink spirits and an occasional Diet Coke, but I find that a single can of it will push me up by around 2 mmol/l. Whiskey drops me quite nicely in many ways.........

Thanks oldvatr, I’m getting educated on the benefits of alcohol in this thread!

 

[Ramonlv]

Im a mom of a 5 year type 1.. its impossible to totally restrict drinks for kids so either its diet sodas .. tht too about half a can .. in case of fruit juices .. mostly they average about 15gms sugar per 100 ml .. doesnt cause much of a spike esp if i mk my kid do some physical stuff ..

Appreciate your insight mmariyam. Sounds positive that exercise can help keep things in check

 

[Ramonlv]

Type 2 on medication and definitely no sugar in my drinks unless I am crashing.

Thanks ...BoyT, appreciate getting the picture of what people are doing

 

[Ramonlv]

to add, his HbA1c was 101 last Christmas time, but now down to 56 - all through low carb, high fat diet.

Wow that’s a big impact! Thanks for sharing