Diabetes and VG use

[BananaDoc]

While looking for any and every test on glycerine, I found this, which should reassure diabetics further:

G L Y C E R I N
(also known as Glycerine, and Glycerol)
By Dr George Samra
An extract from Dr George Samra (2002),THE HYPOGLYCEMIC CONNECTION II, One Stop Allergies, Sydney. Australia Page 251.

"When given orally, glycerin is readily absorbed. It may be employed as a sweetening agent or vehicle in place of syrups. It may be used in diabetes and in Hypoglycemia Disease as a sweetener because its absorption and metabolism bypass the pancreas and insulin secretion. In this way it is able to act as a useful energy source in these diseases."

Route of entry should not alter this finding.

Thank you Robert-- this takes any reluctance i may have had off the table.

cheers!

[bUrNSwHeNIp]

I have to say......you guys are really great!
Man, what a source of invaluable info this place is.

[VallyGrlOR]

Correct me if I am wrong someone, but isn't lactic acid the normal waste product of the muscles when they burn energy? It seems like I remember lactic acid is what makes you have cramps after extreme energy expenditure, like hard core exercise?

I have a question about PG, a little off topic but it is in relation to diabetes. I have read that PG is used to prevent Ketosis in dairy cattle. Ketosis, from what I understand is when the body burns fat VS carbohydrates. So in low carb diets, ketosis is the goal, to burn body fat.

I am a type 2 diabetic and on a modified low carb diet (taking in carbs but only from veggies and very limited fruit and dairy) I am doing it to control my blood sugar as well as to lose weight. However, if PG prevents ketosis then am I just spinning my wheels here?

I also read today that 2 tablespoons of VG contains 80 calories so if being used to sweeten food, diabetics need to take that into consideration.

I am a pretty heavy vaper, but there is no way I am vaping 2 tablespoons of anything a day much less in a short enough amount of time that it should affect my blood sugar.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated

[bkwendis]

I am also very curious about blood sugars with PG and VG. I have never had problems with my sugars and have had several blood tests. I started vaping last May and have had my blood tested twice with no problems. Sugar were fine. I have tried some different juices from diff vendors and never really paid attention to VG/PG levels. I had a blood test done a few weeks ago. Fasting. Dr called stating I am a diabetic?? Out of the blue! I do not eat sugar. I am a low carb eater and constantly watch what I eat. I look back at some of the juice I have smoked between the blood test of normal to diabetic. There is VG percent to all VG in all of them. Normally I use Dekang and think that is all PG? I am hoping this is the case. I will switch back to PG only and have my sugars tested in a few months. I also have nodules on my lungs. Dr says they are probably nothing. PET shows no CA but I am due for another CT in May, Yearly thing. I am very curious to see how it comes out since I will have also been vaping for a year by then.

[VallyGrlOR]

Well, I did find out that VG has 88 carbs per teaspoon (when consumed orally) I am a pretty heavy vaper and I doubt I vape a teaspoonfull a day. The FDA recommended allotment of carbs per person per meal is 50ish and I believe the American Diabetic Association recommends 45 or less per meal. On my current diet, because I am not on medication I try to keep it under 50 a day.

I am not under a doctor's care at this time, so no A1C levels available pre- vaping or currently. But I just tested (ate about 1/2 cup of pistachios 2 hours ago) and my blood sugar is 106, which is pretty low for post prandial. I have been up for about 6 hours vaping right along with both PG and PG/VG mixed juice.

[trukinlady]

I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes 4 years ago, and it has been well maintained with Glucophage/Metformin for all of that time. My A1C for the past 9 months has been completely normal, and I'm due for my next 3 month test in May. (I'm down to 250mg of Glucophage/Metformin 1x per day) I'm curious to see if vaping will affect my A1C results. I've been vaping about a month. When I get my results at the end of May, I'll post if there is any change.

This subject has me very curious!