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There is a misconception out there amongst many that if you consume a more "natural" sugar that it's OK or better or healthier for Diabetics

Have a read to dispel that "myth"

(the following is fully credited to Joanne Lewis, CDE Dietitian from a Diabetes Care Community Article)

"Contrary to popular myth, there is no advantage to people with diabetes in choosing one type of sugar over another.

One common belief is that brown sugar is more nutritious than white. Brown sugar is typically white… read more

Many of us here have our own “lingo” and may forget that some that have just joined are not used to the terms.

So today I’m going to give the 10 cent explanation of Carbohydrates (carb or carbs).

Carbs fall into three broad groups:

Saccharides (sugars)

Sugars can come from either natural sources (fructose which can come from fruit, veggies, corn, honey etc) or processed sources (table sugar, icing sugar etc).

Sugars can be identified on an ingredient label by looking for anything ending in… read more

I have difficulty finding sugar free drinks especially when I am holiday. I ask for diet drinks or zero sugar drinks but this does not always happen. I have been told to drink water but this does not quench my thirst,I seam to need the feel of fizz. A list of food and drink suitable for Type 2 diabetics should be easy to find in a way you do not have to pay for it. Eating and drinking the correct foods and drinks should be available in print.

I have recently experienced higher fasting glucose levels over the course of about 6 weeks. Normally, I am at 80- 120 in the mornings, but lately have been about 140- 160. The only big difference of late, I can pin point is,.. I have been drinking, maybe 1 can of diet sodas with my evening meals. I have also had sinus/ allergy issues about the same time (farmers in the locale are harvesting- kicking up dust & mold). Just trying to get a grip on whether the issue is in the sodas (as my diet has… read more

Eliminating being outdoors in the spring and summer is not an option as we do construction especially in warm weather outside.

It is so hard for me to just drink water. Is there anything else you can drink that won't raise your blood sugar?

Hello, Everyone!

Is there anyone out here that take Gabapentin? If so, does it work for you and what dose are you taking. My doctor tried me on the 100mg 3x a day but it didn’t help me at all.

Thanks! 😘🙏🏾

What are your opinions on products stating "no sugar added", when in fact they use ulternative sugars. I feel these alternative sugars can be just as harmful to diabetics.

This is a bit of follow on to a question that @A DiabetesTeam Member asked

I will try and stick to what "science has proven" and not some of the theories out there - simply the state of what we "know" about non-sugar sweeteners

There is 3 basic groups that generally don't effect blood sugar so are "safe enough" from a Diabetes point of view

There is totally naturally sourced with minimum processing - this would include Stevia and Monk Fruit

Stevia has become quite popular - used to sweeten a… read more