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Can dietary fiber cause a rise in blood sugar levels?
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No, but : Dietary fiber will not raise blood sugar however, if you are taking a dietary supplement be sure to check the label because some fiber supplements will have as much sugar as fiber because fiber does not taste good and sugar does.
Answered 10/27/2012
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Not by itself: Dietary fiber itself won't raise blood sugar however fiber supplements may have flavor and sugar to make more palatable.
Answered 4/3/2014
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