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Originally Posted by mitchcumstein

So exactly how high is the II on milk and other dairy products? Im having a hard time finding II values for those. Also, i read that the reason the II is so high for milk is cause of the whey. So whats that mean for whey supplementation?

I updated my post with a journal on milk II vs GI.

Glycemic/Insulin Index and Diet


As far as your second question. All food will increase insulin, but when you throw in a combination of carbs and protein the spike is much greater. Combine carbs, protein, and fats, and I believe its even higher still. Protein by itself wont be so bad. I'm pretty sure it depends on the amino acid profile as well.

Originally Posted by mitchcumstein

Also, what about artificial sweeteners like splenda. Ive heard they might spike your insulin but cant find any solid evidnce either way.

A post by a doctor showing a possible insulin response to diet coke

Just to satisfy my own curiosity about insulin and diet Coke, I have measured blood sugars in a few individuals after consuming diet soft drinks. This, by no means, is a scietific study but, in most people, I've seen a sharp decrease in blood sugar after consuming a diet drink by itself. What this tells me is that insulin is secreted in response to the sweet stimulus of an artificial sweetener. The blood sugar is then lowered because of the action of insulin and soon after the person gets hungry (and starts eating) because their blood sugar is too low. These blood sugar results probably wouldn't be seen in type II diabetics because of the resistance issue.

A response from google answers showing no insulin response from artificial sweeteners

An excellent source of material can be found at:
[ Everything You Need to Know About Sucralose ]
Published by the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation.

From that page:
"Can people with diabetes use sucralose?
Yes. Clinical studies have shown that sucralose can be safely consumed
by people with diabetes. Sucralose is not recognized by the body as
sugar or as a carbohydrate. It is not metabolized by the body for
energy and does not affect blood glucose levels. Sucralose has no
effect on blood glucose utilization, carbohydrate metabolism or
insulin production. Products sweetened with sucralose provide
good-tasting, lower-calorie alternatives for people with diabetes who
are interested in reducing their caloric or sugar intake. As with any
nutritional concerns, people with diabetes should consult their doctor
or diabetes healthcare professional for advice on an individualized
dietary plan."

Additionally:
"What is sucralose made of?
Sucralose is derived from sugar through a patented, multi-step process
that selectively substitutes three chlorine atoms for three
hydrogen-oxygen groups on the sugar molecule. The tightly bound
chlorine atoms create a molecular structure that is exceptionally
stable.

Is sucralose safe?
Sucralose has an excellent safety profile. More than 100 scientific
studies conducted over a 20-year period demonstrate that sucralose is
safe for use as a sweetening ingredient. The data from the studies
were independently evaluated by international experts in a variety of
scientific disciplines, including toxicology, oncology, teratology,
neurology, hematology, pediatrics and nutrition. Importantly,
comprehensive toxicology studies, designed to meet the highest
scientific standards, have clearly demonstrated that sucralose is not
carcinogenic."

Regarding other artificial sweeteners, the four most popular do not
alter blood-glucose levels and are approved by the American Diabetes
Association. They are:
Saccharin
Aspartame (NutraSweet)
Acesulfame potassium (Sunett)
Sucralose (Splenda)
A discussion of these is found at:
[ Artificial sweeteners: Any effect on blood sugar? - MayoClinic.com ]

I trust this information will be sufficient for understanding these
chemicals' impact on diabetes. If you need a clarification, however,
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