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Sugar Alcohols What are they? Polyols/Polyhydric Alcohols Not Carbohydrates Nutritive Sweeteners Occurs naturally in some fruits & vegetables Common Sugar Alcohols Sorbitol 50-70% Sweet 2.6 Kcal/g Lactitol 40% Sweet 2 Kcal/g Maltitol 90% Sweet 3 Kcal/g Mannitol 70% Sweet 1/6 Kcal/g Xylitol 100% Sweet 2.4 Kcal/g Isomalt 55% Sweet 2 Kcal/g HSH *Sweetness compared to Sucrose (sugar). Side Effects Laxative effects 50 gm is a reasonable intake CHO Binges/Cravings Benefits ~2-3.5 kcal/g vs. 4 kcal/g Do not promote tooth decay Lower glycemic response Bulking Agent Who Eats? Diabetics Individuals wanting to lose weight Individuals on a low carbohydrate diet Foods Containing Sugar Alcohols Candy Syrup Cookies Gum Soft Drinks Throat Lozenges Mouthwash & Toothpaste Pharmaceuticals

A blood test measures the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood at a given time after an eight hour fast. What happens if your blood sugar is low? Low blood sugar levels are rare in people who do not inject insulin or take medication to assist with their glucose control. Temporarily low blood sugar can be caused by exercise, certain diseases and alcohol use. What happens if your blood sugar is elevated? Elevated values indicate that the body does not make enough insulin. What is a normal blood sugar level? 70 to 110 mg/dl. Symptoms: Increased hunger, thirst, and urination, blurred vision, drowsiness, nausea, less energy, and fatigue. Facts: Blood sugar levels rise after a meal, return to normal after two hours and usually run 120 to 140 mg/dl. Blood sugar levels tend to rise after age 50, especially if one doesn’t exercise. Type I Diabetes: Your body produces little to no insulin. This effects 10% of the population. Type II Diabetes: Usually begins after age 30. 80 to 90% are obese. Black and Hispanic people are two to three times more likely to develop diabetes. Type II Diabetes runs in families. Abnormal blood sugar levels result from corticosteroids, drugs and pregnancy (gestational diabetes).

What are they? Polyols/Polyhydric Alcohols Not Carbohydrates Nutritive Sweeteners Occurs naturally in some fruits & vegetables Common Sugar Alcohols Sorbitol 50-70% Sweet 2.6 Kcal/g Lactitol 40% Sweet 2 Kcal/g Maltitol 90% Sweet 3 Kcal/g Mannitol 70% Sweet 1/6 Kcal/g Xylitol 100% Sweet 2.4 Kcal/g Isomalt 55% Sweet 2 Kcal/g HSH *Sweetness compared to Sucrose (sugar). Side Effects Laxative effects 50 gm is a reasonable intake CHO Binges/Cravings Benefits ~2-3.5 kcal/g vs. 4 kcal/g Do not promote tooth decay Lower glycemic response Bulking Agent Who Eats? Diabetics Individuals wanting to lose weight Individuals on a low carbohydrate diet Foods Containing Sugar Alcohols Candy Syrup Cookies Gum Soft Drinks Throat Lozenges Mouthwash & Toothpaste Pharmaceuticals