> I couldn't survive without Splenda. But I wonder why it is OK for diabetics if, as they say in their ads, "It tastes like sugar, because it's made from sugar." They never explained that in chemistry class, largely because Splenda had not been invented yet when I took chemistry.
> Howard

From the link I posted:

Q: How is SPLENDAŽ handled by the body?

A: SPLENDAŽ (sucralose) is made from sugar, however, the body does not recognize it as sugar or a carbohydrate. This means it is not metabolized (broken down or digested) by the body.

Q. Will sucralose effect my blood sugar ?

A: Unlike other "-oses", sucrose, dextrose, glucose and even fructose, sucralose does not create and insulin response, raise blood sugar or effect triglycerides. This makes Splenda a perfect choice for people with hypoglycemia, diabetes or heart disease as well as anyone simply wanting to regulate their blood sugar for other health or weight concerns.

So there you have it. This has actually been something I've been wondering for a while, too.

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