Low Carb diet or sugar substitutes cause intestinal problem? - Diabetes Message Board

JacquelineL · 10-05-2003, 04:37 PM

Has anyone had intestinal troubles on a low carb diet or using sugar substitutes? I started a low carb diet about three weeks ago and have used Splenda for most of that time. About 9 days ago, diarrhea started up. I stopped using Splenda about 4 days ago, but have seen no improvement. I've never had this problem before, so thought it must be connected to my change in diet.

Kre · 10-05-2003, 08:46 PM

Exactly what do you mean by "low carb diet". There are various ways to consume a low carb diet and still be a balanced diet.

Are you doing Adkins Diet or similar?

I do low carb but it is by eating lean meat in moderation and mostly green and other non-starch veggies plus a little fruit. I stay within 30 individual carbs per meal and count carbs in everything and do not subtract fiber grams.

The type low carb diet I am using does not cause stomach problems. My way of low carbing is still a balanced diet but not consuming starches except on occasion and that is very small amount.

JacquelineL · 10-05-2003, 09:50 PM

Kre

My diet is similar to yours. I basically watch the carbs and try not to eat more than 15 gm at a meal (fiber subtracted). I also eat small portions of lean meat. I do eat a lot of salads and non starchy vegetables. I usually drink water or coffee--no milk.