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A member asked:
Im using stevia in the raw as a sweetener. it contains dextrose and stevia leaf extract. is it a healthy choice for diabetics?
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Yes: much healthier than sugar
Answered 8/4/2014
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Probably: Dextrose is glucose is the sugar diabetics have to control, but the small amount in the stevia package probably won't hurt as long as she isn't loading six packets into a cream puff and downing it all at once. when in doubt, check her blood sugar after she's had a usual "dose" of the stevia.
Answered 8/4/2014
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Check blood sugars: Sweeteners even from plants can raise your blood sugar. The best way to see how you react to stevia or other sweeteners is to monitor your blood sugar closely 1-2hours after ingesting it. This will give you the best idea of the effects it has on you.
Answered 8/4/2014
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