tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7705829484047551171.post6752212506188676347..comments2023-05-25T08:37:40.289-04:00Comments on A Diabetic Spouse: Sugar Free Does Not Equal Insulin FreeSandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07361096702591999799noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7705829484047551171.post-34990686188126429932011-07-21T06:16:57.139-04:002011-07-21T06:16:57.139-04:00We usually avoid "sugar-free" stuff b/c ...We usually avoid "sugar-free" stuff b/c of the sugar alcohols...I love that you posted this Sandy. It is very insightful for others to understand that persons with "D" cannot just gobble down sugar-free items and not give it a second thought. <br /><br />Shortly after Joe's diagnosis, Bridget's kindergarten teacher said 'well at least Joe can still have ice cream. When I was pregnant, I had Gestational Diabetes and ate sugar-free ice cream. It wasn't so bad.' I didn't even have it in me, at the time, to "go there" with her. I was afraid I might start crying.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7705829484047551171.post-42372573844983229442011-07-19T14:40:53.911-04:002011-07-19T14:40:53.911-04:00When I was first diagnosed, I was also told to che...When I was first diagnosed, I was also told to check the amount of sugar alcohols and divide that number by 2, then subtract it from the carb amount. Whatever that number is, I bolus for. Good post! I don't think some people realize that just because something is "sugar free" doesn't mean it's better for you!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032040751678678327noreply@blogger.com