Any healthy sweeteners?

m16 elitest

I have type 1 diabetes, and I want to know if there are any healthy sweeteners.

Neito

I heard Splenda's pretty good.

Andrew

I have type 1 diabetes, and I want to know if there are any healthy sweeteners.

I don't know about you, but if I were in your condition, I would consult my doctor.

Rochelle

I heard Splenda's pretty good.

Yes, Splenda is great. I use it in my oatmeal every morning.

Ametto

I usually use honey and/or fruit. I tend to go the local honey because it helps alleviate my allergies.

Though I don't know what I recommend for you. I agree with the last guy, go see a doctor. Or webmd.com if you're too lazy/don't have money.

TheWhaleShark

I have type 1 diabetes, and I want to know if there are any healthy sweeteners.

WIP is 100% correct: go to a doctor. Ask what he recommends. Be wary of advice dispensed on the Internet (except this, of course).

Rochelle

Also in agreement with the others, and I also have diabetes, talk to your doctor. Ask for reading material as well as any additional and possible online information. There are tons of organizations and support groups that provide a lot of information on living with diabetes.

My father is also type diabetic and he recieves a monthly magazine/pamphlet about diabetes and there is some pretty interesting material in it and some pretty good recipes that is diabetes friendly. I'll have to ask what the name of it is, if you're interested.

Alan

Most of the time you should try to avoid it from having a few people in my family that have it. Splenda isn't too bad but from what they say just avoiding sugar natural or otherwise is a good idea.

m16 elitest

My doctor recommends a "safe" amount of aspertame. From all the horror stories I've heard about aspertame, I don't trust him when it comes to this and I'm definately considering switching doctors.

VentureJ

Most of the Aspartame "horror stories" are just myths.