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natural sugar versus refined sugar
by Pchis, Oct 25, 2005 12:00AM
I am drinking 100% grapejuice. The label says that there is 40 grams of sugar in an 8 oz glass of juice. There are 4 grams of refined sugar in a teaspoon.That would mean we are talking about 10 teaspoons of sugar if refined sugar was added to this juice. The manufacturer told me it is natural sugar we are talking about in the juice meaning the grapes are just squeezed.How does refined sugar differ from natural sugar and is 40 grams of natural sugar too much for someone? Is there a certain amount of grams of natural sugar a person should have everyday? How much is too much of either sugars? What is the daily allowance?
Doctor's Answer
by JDRF-Team-SS, Oct 26, 2005 12:00AM
Hello Pchis,
So sorry for the delayed response. I am a mother of a boy living with type 1. Charlie is 10 and was dxd at age 3. My sister has type 1, as well and was diagnosed at age 24....she is now 33.
Here is some info. I found:
While natural sweeteners aren't nutritional bell ringers, they are generally considered to produce less of a shock to the body's blood sugar level because among the nutrients found in whole food sugars are necessary minerals that help with sugar metabolism.
I am really unsure of all of the answers. My son is now on a pump and has never been a major junk food nut, but, now we are way more flexible with his food because he can enter the amt. of carbs into his pump.
Does your Endocrinologist possibly have a nutritionist on staff or possibly he or she can refer you to one. Your questions are VERY good ones, but I would be guessing and I do not like to do so.
I am certain you will receive comments on your questions and this is something I am going to look into myself ofr my son's benefit. I will re-post if I find some pertinenet information regarding natural and refined sugar.
SS
So sorry for the delayed response. I am a mother of a boy living with type 1. Charlie is 10 and was dxd at age 3. My sister has type 1, as well and was diagnosed at age 24....she is now 33.
Here is some info. I found:
While natural sweeteners aren't nutritional bell ringers, they are generally considered to produce less of a shock to the body's blood sugar level because among the nutrients found in whole food sugars are necessary minerals that help with sugar metabolism.
I am really unsure of all of the answers. My son is now on a pump and has never been a major junk food nut, but, now we are way more flexible with his food because he can enter the amt. of carbs into his pump.
Does your Endocrinologist possibly have a nutritionist on staff or possibly he or she can refer you to one. Your questions are VERY good ones, but I would be guessing and I do not like to do so.
I am certain you will receive comments on your questions and this is something I am going to look into myself ofr my son's benefit. I will re-post if I find some pertinenet information regarding natural and refined sugar.
SS
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I think that your own BG tests will reveal how much grape juice & other highly concentrated sugars you can handle while staying within your target BG ranges. I can't say that I've noticed much of difference between having 15-30 carbo grams from, say honey or juice or other natural/healthy sources or getting the same amount from a small pile of jelly beans (all refined sugar). I don't eat much of either group, and would look to them to help treat low or -- perhaps a small amount for a treat.
Each of us is on a customized treatment plan that includes not only carbos, but also exercise, meds, and insulin. How we handle certain foods seems to vary widely, too. I know DMers who can't eat pasta, for example, without a signficant spike in their BG. Others do fine with pasta (preparation matters) but have trouble with potatoes.
This sure isn't easy!