Do artificial sweeteners spike insulin?

[SystemTrend]

I've read some studies and basically it seems to go both ways and ultimately depends on the person. For some people it did spike their blood sugar/insulin but for others there was no change.

I just want to know your thoughts and experiences. It seems like it wouldn't on a chemical level but maybe it tricks the body into doing it because it tastes like sugar?

[desslok]

Are you diabetic?

[SystemTrend]

Are you diabetic?

Not that I know of but I'm sure I have insulin resistance because of my large midsection.

[OT2000]

Not that I know of but I'm sure I have insulin sensitivity because of my large midsection.

Plenty of people have large midsections with normal blood sugar. Have you had your tested?

[allrnder]

Enjoy your sweeteners and don;t worry about insulin spiking.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2900484/

Artificial sweeteners can reduce insulin when mixed with carbs
http://www.jissn.com/content/9/1/36

[MetilHed]

Not that I know of but I'm sure I have insulin sensitivity because of my large midsection.

I'm sure all your years of med school or clinical research has helped you come to that diagnosis, right ?

[ErikTheElectric]

Not that I know of but I'm sure I have insulin sensitivity because of my large midsection.

There is no reason for you to worry about insulin spikes.

[Postmanmatt]

No carbs so no insulin response

[MrM27]

Not that I know of but I'm sure I have insulin sensitivity because of my large midsection.

I'm not sure you should diagnose yourself especially since you claim to have something that would be a good thing but think it's bad.

[SystemTrend]

Plenty of people have large midsections with normal blood sugar. Have you had your tested?

I'm sure all your years of med school or clinical research has helped you come to that diagnosis, right ?

I'm not sure you should diagnose yourself especially since you claim to have something that would be a good thing but think it's bad.

I measured around my stomach (relaxed) where the belly button is and it's roughly 44 inches (srs) It literally looks like i'm pregnant, the rest of my body is not as fat so it looks retarded as fuk. I haven't tested my blood sugar ever though, but I have a history of higher blood pressure, ranges from 130-150 over 80-90.

[MrM27]

I measured around my stomach (relaxed) where the belly button is and it's roughly 44 inches (srs) It literally looks like i'm pregnant, the rest of my body is not as fat so it looks retarded as fuk. I haven't tested my blood sugar ever though, but I have a history of higher blood pressure, ranges from 130-150 over 80-90.

Have you tried a caloric deficit to lose weight?

[magician27]

let it spike , if there is no energy to store , spikes wont do anything, if you are fat, because you are eating too many calories , not because of artificial sweeteners

[SystemTrend]

Have you tried a caloric deficit to lose weight?

Currently doing intermittent fasting to lose weight. Any tips?

[allrnder]

Currently doing intermittent fasting to lose weight. Any tips?

Try a caloric deficit to lose weight while doing IF.

[SystemTrend]

Try a caloric deficit to lose weight while doing IF.

How do I get lean like you?

[allrnder]

How do I get lean like you?

Are you trolling dude?

A caloric deficit. For however many weeks or months it takes.

[SystemTrend]

Try a caloric deficit to lose weight while doing IF.

Are you trolling dude?

A caloric deficit. For however many weeks or months it takes.

Not trolling. How many cals below maintenance is a good start for not too much muscle loss?

[allrnder]

Read these. All your questions will be answered.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=156380183

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=136691851

[Mrpb]

Not that I know of but I'm sure I have insulin sensitivity because of my large midsection.

You probably mean insulin resistance. And no you don't necessarily have that if you have a large midsection.

You do not need to worry about insulin spikes, especially not those of artificial sweeteners.

IF is a overhyped diet fad. It has no special effects on fat loss.

[SystemTrend]

You probably mean insulin resistance. And no you don't necessarily have that if you have a large midsection.

You do not need to worry about insulin spikes, especially not those of artificial sweeteners.

IF is a overhyped diet fad. It has no special effects on fat loss.

Yes that's what I mean thank you. What type of dieting do you for cutting?

[DGMan99]

Yes that's what I mean thank you. What type of dieting do you for cutting?

A CALORIC DEFICIT DIET

Stop asking the same question.

[SystemTrend]

A CALORIC DEFICIT DIET

Stop asking the same question.

I understand that man. I guess let me rephrase the question, when doing your cal deficit diet what were your macros that gave you the best results(and yes I know everyone is different)?

[DGMan99]

I understand that man. I guess let me rephrase the question, when doing your cal deficit diet what were your macros that gave you the best results(and yes I know everyone is different)?

Well I've never (intentionally) ran a caloric deficit, but eat on the higher end of protein to help preserve muscle mass, and I would keep fats high for satiety and hormone health.

Keep the deficit as small as possible to preserve muscle mass while you lose weight.

[allrnder]

I understand that man. I guess let me rephrase the question, when doing your cal deficit diet what were your macros that gave you the best results(and yes I know everyone is different)?

If the numbers are different for everyone. why would his numbers help you? I can guarantee that he reached his protein and fat requirements and filled the rest of his calories with carbs and more fat while eating mostly fresh whole foods.

[Mrpb]

Yes that's what I mean thank you. What type of dieting do you for cutting?

High protein, moderate carb, moderate fat.