Dr. John Unravels the Sugar Confusion: What You Need to Know

In the following audio segment, which appeared on USA Daily Times, I discussed natural sugar, why it’s different than blood sugar, and help you understand why natural sugar is not the culprit for high blood sugar.

Many people are confused about whether natural sugar, i.e., sucrose, is the same as glucose in your bloodstream. Natural sugar is found in fruit, berries, sugar cane, sugar beets, and other crops. The confusion is understandable because, when discussing diabetes, we always refer to the problem of having high blood ‘sugar.’ The same word ‘sugar’ refers to the same item, so there is a tendency to think that eating any natural sugar increases your blood sugar.

But digesting natural sugar (sucrose) is not the same as filling your bloodstream with glucose. Sucrose contains equal parts of glucose and fructose. Both are absorbed as they’re released in the intestine. But while the glucose adds to your blood sugar level almost immediately, fructose is absorbed more slowly. It has to be further processed into glucose before it can elevate your blood sugar level. This means eating a piece of fruit doesn’t elevate blood glucose as quickly as eating an equal amount of mashed potatoes or bread.

To prevent high blood sugar and lower the chance of weight gain reduce your intake of grains, eliminate artificial sweeteners, and enjoy natural sugars. This will help you maintain your weight in the long term.

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