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<blockquote data-quote="Boo1979" data-source="post: 1641571" data-attributes="member: 446715"><p>There are some sugar alcohols like Erythritol that have v little impact on many peoples blood sugars, although there are exceptions - the effect on any individual still needs to be tested via a home blood glucose testing meter.Some people use splenda and say it has no effect on their blood sugars, others say it causes their sugars to rise. I used to use it and found it had no impact on my sugars but once I found out how its made, I stopped using it - basically its made by removing oxygen molecules from sugar and replacing them with chlorine</p><p></p><p>Erythritol is what I use and find it works as a very good sugar substitute in baking, drinks etc <strong>BUT</strong> unless you change other ingredients in baking etc and in your diet as a whole, the effect on your diabetes is likely to be very limited. I would advise having a look on some of the many recipe sites for low(er) carb dishes and youll see loads of recipes ( <a href="https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/" target="_blank">https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/</a> is my favourite</p><p></p><p>Most T2 diabetics will get v good reaults from lowering their carbohydrate intake, although the level to which people need / choose to limit their carbs to varies enormously. Low carb basically starts at levels under 120g carbs a day some people need to restrict to a level under 20g</p><p>The best way to find out is to get yourself a blood glucose meter and test strips such as the Tee2 or Codefree and the use it to test the effect different foods have on your sugars - sadly and shortsightedly the nhs are almost certain not to provide you with this but the Tee2 for example can be sourced free from spirit health care and strips are the £7.75 for 50. I dont use the codefree, bit believe there is a smallish upfront charge but the strips are slightly cheaper</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boo1979, post: 1641571, member: 446715"] There are some sugar alcohols like Erythritol that have v little impact on many peoples blood sugars, although there are exceptions - the effect on any individual still needs to be tested via a home blood glucose testing meter.Some people use splenda and say it has no effect on their blood sugars, others say it causes their sugars to rise. I used to use it and found it had no impact on my sugars but once I found out how its made, I stopped using it - basically its made by removing oxygen molecules from sugar and replacing them with chlorine Erythritol is what I use and find it works as a very good sugar substitute in baking, drinks etc [B]BUT[/B] unless you change other ingredients in baking etc and in your diet as a whole, the effect on your diabetes is likely to be very limited. I would advise having a look on some of the many recipe sites for low(er) carb dishes and youll see loads of recipes ( [URL]https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/[/URL] is my favourite Most T2 diabetics will get v good reaults from lowering their carbohydrate intake, although the level to which people need / choose to limit their carbs to varies enormously. Low carb basically starts at levels under 120g carbs a day some people need to restrict to a level under 20g The best way to find out is to get yourself a blood glucose meter and test strips such as the Tee2 or Codefree and the use it to test the effect different foods have on your sugars - sadly and shortsightedly the nhs are almost certain not to provide you with this but the Tee2 for example can be sourced free from spirit health care and strips are the £7.75 for 50. I dont use the codefree, bit believe there is a smallish upfront charge but the strips are slightly cheaper [/QUOTE]
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