Diabetes Sucks , it really does! I hate watching every bite I eat. I hate checking labels and ingredients. I no longer count just calories and fat grams. I look for items with no sugar and low carbohydrates.
I've learned a few valuable lessons. If a package says Sugarfree, check out the carbohydrates in the nutrition panel. Most sugarfree foods are loaded with carbohydrates, which can be just as bad as Sugar for diabetics. Some diabetics can handle more carbohydrates than others. My body can no longer handle carbohydrates. Most of my major spikes in glucose happened with carbohydrates and no sugar.
I have a friend who is a diabetic but constantly eats sugar free candy & cookies. She doesn't have major spikes like I do ,when I eat SugarFree candy.
I have learned in the ingredients listed on a label, sugar is listed under multiple names besides sugar. Dextrose, Fructose, just to name two. Sometimes you might see multiple instances of sugar in the same food.
I've learned if an item says No Added Sugar, it is not always sugarfree. My husband bought me a quart of Breyers Smooth and Dreamy No Added Sugar Ice Cream. One might assume looking on the label it is Sugarfree. It has 4g sugar and 15g of carbohydrates. (See images). It also contains 5g of sugar alcohol, which can also affect glucose levels in the blood. After looking at the label and finding out what sugar alcohol is, I won't be allowing myself this treat anytime soon.
No wonder there is so many uncontrolled diabetics in the United States. With products like this floating around , its hard to eat right without scrutinizing each label.
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