sugar alcohol

bookworm
on 11/9/07 12:33 am - Douglasville, GA

What is the difference in sugar and sugar alcohol? Do you add them together, or count just the sugar, Im confused please help.

Robin W.
on 11/11/07 9:12 pm - Franklin, OH

RNY on 11/17/03

For me SA's are much worse that sugar. If something is labled sugar alcohol I DUMP and really bad. I don't know what the difference is but I know for me SA's are very bad. Sorry I can't be of more help. Robin

4'10" - 47 I'm short but not petite and I will weigh more than a 5th grader
Start weight 220
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" Dr. Seuss

MelaniaB_RD
on 11/12/07 12:34 pm, edited 11/12/07 12:36 pm - Costa Mesa, CA

Sugar alcohols are not really classified as sugars as they are metabolized more slowly than regular sugars and are not completely absorbed. They also don't raise blood sugar as quickly as does regular sugar. However, the biggest drawback for many WLS patients (as well as those without WLS) is the unpleasant side effect of dumping and/or diarrhea. Some patients can tolerate small amounts without the side effects while others have horrible diarrhea after eating a very small amount. As with everything, individual tolerances vary widely. To answer the last part of your question, count the sugars.

Melania Behrens, MA, RD
President, eNutritionCare.com
eNutritionCare.com
http://www.enutritioncare.com
DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general nutrition advice. Please consult your Registered Dietitian about your specific problem!

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