Diabetics can consume maltitol and xylitol in small quantities, taken in moderation according to blood sugar. It is okay to eat a little bit occasionally, but it is not recommended to eat it regularly. Maltose is a disaccharide that can be broken down into monosaccharides and absorbed quickly, leading to large fluctuations in the patient's blood sugar, which will rise rapidly after consumption and is not recommended for patients. Xylitol is a low-calorie natural sweetener, so patients can consume xylitol in small quantities if they do not have hyperglycemia and their blood sugar control is up to standard.
Because some large-scale studies have confirmed that even sugar-free drinks or some drinks produced by sweeteners increase and worsen the prevalence of diabetes and the incidence of diabetic complications, the best dietary guidance is to drink less of these foods made from maltitol and xylitol, and in using them, look to see if they are produced by the regular malls. Some are labeled as maltitol or xylitol, but actually have other sugars added that can cause more harm to diabetics.
People with diabetes should try to eat as few of these sweets as possible. Diabetes is a disease that requires lifelong treatment and lifelong dietary control that cannot be relaxed. For a diabetic, not eating sugar can be unbearable. After all, there is no way to taste the sweetness and the quality of life will be reduced. Some diabetics try to find alternatives to sugar, to find sugar they can eat. If diabetics don't know what they can and can't eat in their daily lives, they can research the glycemic index of various foods.
If the glycemic index is high, you shouldn't eat it. If the glycemic index is low, it can be eaten safely. If the glycemic index is medium, it can be eaten in moderation. Pay attention to the good side. You can print out the glycemic index of some of the common foods in your life or save it on your cell phone. You can flip through it when in doubt. Xylitol can be consumed in moderation. Xylitol is an alternative sweetener to sugars such as sucrose, glucose, maltose and fructose. Because xylitol is a carbohydrate, it tastes sweet and is poorly absorbed in the body. Compared with sucrose, its glycemic effect will not be so fast. So it's okay to eat some properly.