On Mon, 10 Jan 2005 12:53:40 -0500, "Thomas Muffaletto"
> wrote:

>"Damsel" > wrote in message
.. .
>> Gastric distress aside, many people (myself included) experience a raise
>> in blood sugar from maltitol, not quite as bad as sugar, but significant
>> nonetheless.
>
>Are you also diabetic?
>I will take a blood test next time I use maltitol.

Yup, I'm diabetic. If I remember right, one of those tiny chocolate bars
(Delite?), made my blood sugar soar at least 30 points. Gradually,
Splenda-sweetened candies are coming out.

Best wishes,
Carol
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'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_