[lpRN13108]

Does anyone have any info. about the sugar alcohols in sugar-free cookies and candy? I have been using them since last May as part of my low glycemic index eating plan..I lost 40 lbs (of course I was still drinking but only mixing with diet Coke..LOL) I went to the store yesterday to buy myself some cookies and I suddenly remembered the sugar alcohol in nutrition facts. I am not part of any monitoring program, but I don't want to continue to put alcohol into my body. I ate 4 of these cookies yesterday and this morning I woke up with the withdrawal hangover feeling..could this be from those cookies? or do you think it is just my continued withdrawal from my bender. I have been sober for 3 days..unless the cookies are a problem. I don't know much about sucralose or how it is metabolized but I know alot of you are very aware of all hidden forms of alcohol so could you help me out?

[CABAYRN]

I remember this subject coming up in my nurse support group several years ago. I recall reading that 'sugar alcohol', an ingredient often listed in chewing gum, would not translate into a etoh or positive etg reading on a urine screen.

[lpRN13108]

thanks for the info. I really appreciate it.

[JennyP]

I'm new to this site and am just cruising through the different forums and saw the title to this thread. I'm not in recovery (I don't drink), but thought I could help answer this question.

I'm diabetic and currently reading a book on diabetic nutrition and just read a chapter about the different sorts of carbohydrates. "Sugar alcohol" is sort of a mis-nomer: these are carbs that can only be partially digested; and include such things as Sorbital, mannitol, xylitol, isomalt, and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates. Sugar alcohols are used in "sugar free" foods and produce a slower and lower rise in blood glucose levels than other sugars. They can cause GI symptoms (ie: stomach aches, excess gas); and can cause diarrhea if eaten in excess or in certain individuals).

They wouldn't cause your hang-over feelings; but if you are hitting the low carb diet hard after a bender (with high carb intake for a while) it could contribute to the hangover feeling if you have had a big change in your blood sugar.

[lpRN13108]

Thank You so much for all the great info about this stuff. I have now not only got my question answered but learned important knowledge to expand my nursing vocabulary as well.Thx again