The Truth About Sugar Free Foods! Hidden Carbs, Sweeteners & Glucose Spikes

Описание: The Truth About Sugar Free Foods! Hidden Carbs, Sweeteners & Glucose Spikes
In this episode of The Diabetic Voice, we break down one of the most misleading ideas in diabetes nutrition: the belief that “sugar free” automatically means blood sugar friendly. Your CGM already shows the truth—many sugar free products still spike glucose, trigger insulin responses, and disrupt metabolic health.
You’ll learn how artificial sweeteners, hidden carbs like maltodextrin, and certain sugar alcohols can raise blood sugar or worsen insulin resistance. We also explore the cephalic insulin response—how your body can release insulin simply from tasting sweetness, even without real sugar. And we look at how some sweeteners may impact the gut microbiome, appetite, and cravings.
Most importantly, this episode gives you practical, sustainable alternatives:
• Reduce overall sweetness to retrain your palate
• Prioritize whole, minimally processed foods
• Choose intentional sweeteners like Swerve or organic stevia
• Use your CGM as a personal truth detector
Designed for adults with Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance, this video empowers you to make confident choices without fear, confusion, or marketing tricks.
If this helped you, please subscribe, leave a comment, and explore the Blood Sugar Essentials Playlist for more empowering guidance.

All My Best,

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:20 Why “Sugar Free” Misleads Diabetics
04:10 Hidden Carbs: Maltodextrin & Sugar Alcohols
07:45 Artificial Sweeteners & Insulin Response
11:30 Gut Microbiome Effects
14:50 Better Sweetener Strategies
17:20 CGM Driven Action Steps
Playlists & Links
• Blood Sugar Essentials
• CGM Education Series
• Diabetes Myths Debunked
Hashtags
#Diabetes #SugarFree #CGM #ArtificialSweeteners #BloodSugarControl