Type 1 and anemia

[CassieSmith]

I was wondering if black strap molasses would be okay to eat? Bit of a conundrum as I know it is filled with refined sugar but also has a lot of iron it it which anemic people use

 

[Juicyj]

I was wondering if black strap molasses would be okay to eat? Bit of a conundrum as I know it is filled with refined sugar but also has a lot of iron it it which anemic people use

Personally I wouldn't touch this, high carbs and would send my blood glucose levels through the roof. Have you had a diagnosis for Anaemia and been given any medication ?

 

[CassieSmith]

Personally I wouldn't touch this, high carbs and would send my blood glucose levels through the roof. Have you had a diagnosis for Anaemia and been given any medication ?

@Juicyj Yes I have a diagnosis. I was diagnosed a few years back but stopped taking them (iron tablets) after I got better. My levels have dipped again though so want to bring it up.. I was thinking of maybe just taking one teaspoon a day for a boost..

 

[Diakat]

@CassieSmith are you vegan or veggie? Because generally that is when black strap is used, otherwise eggs and meat help.

 

[Juicyj]

Also spatone is an excellent way of boosting iron levels without causing issues with digestion. A much more gentle method.

 

[CassieSmith]

@CassieSmith are you vegan or veggie? Because generally that is when black strap is used, otherwise eggs and meat help.

@Diakat no I'm not but I also eat plenty of fish and eggs so should be a bit higher!
@Juicyj I used to have these in the past, just ordered some more! Think I just need to keep taking things religiously instead of sporadically and giving up so easily from now on!

 

[EllieM]

Has your doctor suggested any reasons for your anaemia? (Males, stop reading now).

I spent years (decades?) being anaemic because of heavy periods, hormone treatment (mirena IUD) for that solved all my issues....

 

[Fairygodmother]

If it’s a problem why not ask for full blood test and a repeat of the medication that solved it in the past? Molasses could lead to real difficulties controlling blood sugars. Iron’s found in a number of foods but the highest concentrations seem to be in red meat and liver. This is a problem if you’re vegan or vegetarian.

 

[CassieSmith]

@EllieM yes I have heavy periods that is why I'm sure! I also got my Vitamin b12 results back and they are low but still in "normal" range so probably why I'm also tired! Just bought some supplements to help me

@Fairygodmother yes might do that! I just bought some iron tablets offline might do the trick! Luckily I'm not vegan or vegetarian