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It is now recognized that dietary carbohydrate components influence the prevalence and severity of common degenerative diseases such as dental problems, Diabetes, Heart disease and obesity. Fructose and sucrose have been evaluated and compared to glucose using glucose tolerance tests, but few such comparisons have been performed for a "natural" sugar source such as honey. In this study, 33 upper trimester chiropractic students volunteered for oral glucose tolerance testing comparing sucrose, fructose and honey during successive weeks. A 75-gm carbohydrate load in 250 ml of water was ingested and blood sugar readings were taken at 0, 30, 60, 90, 120 and 240 minutes. Fructose showed minimal changes in blood sugar levels, consistent with other studies. Sucrose gave higher blood sugar readings than honey at every measurement, producing significantly (p less than .05) greater glucose intolerance. Honey provided the fewest subjective symptoms of discomfort. Given that honey has a gentler effect on blood sugar levels on a per gram basis, and tastes sweeter than sucrose so that fewer grams would be consumed, it would seem prudent to recommend honey over sucrose.
AnswerGenerally, there's no advantage to substituting honey for sugar in a diabetes eating plan. Both honey and sugar will affect your blood sugar level.
Honey is sweeter than granulated sugar, so you might use a smaller amount of honey for sugar in some recipes. But honey actually has slightly more carbohydrates and more calories per teaspoon than does granulated sugar - so any calories and carbohydrates you save will be minimal.
If you prefer the taste of honey, go ahead and use it - but only in moderation. Be sure to count the carbohydrates in honey as part of your diabetes eating plan.
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diabetic friendly foods?
Diabetic friendly foods are low in carbs and fat. They should use a no calorie sugar substitute rather than white or brown sugar. Whole grains are better than white bread or pasta.
what does the term baseline sugar or sugar baseline mean and how is it determined for a diabetic or just a normal person?
what does the term sugar baseline mean and how is it determined for a person
Can a diabetic person take Nescafe?
yes but without milk and sugar
How much sugar does a person need each day?
It depends a lot on the person. Some people are diabetic and eat no sugar at all.
Are plantain bananas is not prohibited to diabetic person?
The fruit bananas are not given to people who are diabetic patients as it increases their sugar level.
Diabetic Recipes Help Keep You Healthy?
If you are diabetic, your doctor may want you to follow a specific diet. Look for diabetic recipes that are low in sugar, simple carbohydrates and fat. Sugar substitutes should be used, but white sugar, brown sugar, high fructose corn syrup and honey can all raise your blood sugar levels if you eat too much.
What do A1C levels tell you about a diabetic person?
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What is normal blood sugar and how can one get this?
The normal blood sugar for a non-diabetic person is below 5.7%. If you do not have this and you haven't been diagnosed as an diabetic, go to your doctor and they will advise you on how to proceed.
Can you use brown sugar in cakes for white sugar?
if you want to, but better not. white sugar is better because brown sugar can taste sour like too much salt.
Are diabetic pound cake recipes better than a plain pound cake?
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Can diabetic people eat sugar canes?
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How do you deliver sugar to an unconscious diabetic?
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