Blood Sugar Test: Coke vs Diet Coke vs Zevia

In this video Dennis and Benedicta Pollock do blood sugar tests to determine whether a Diet Coke or a Stevia-sweetened soda provide a significant advantage in blunting a blood sugar spike over a regular Coke. And if so, just how big is the difference? You will find this experiment eye-opening!
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[@princessprincess6534]

I was diagnosed 3 months ago as diabetic with an Mg/dl of 17.6,being just 26 years I refuse to accept that as my faith and began looking for solutions not until I met you, following your online lessons is the best thing that ever happened in my life as I was able to drop my mg/dl from 17.6 to 6.1 🤗May God Bless you sir🙏

[@DennisNowland]

I love your videos, especially when it is testing differnt foods. They are honest, instructional and interesting.

[@annettefowler4704]

I agree!

[@syedwasimuddin2744]

Ll

[@JoseVargas-iv4ve]

I agree

[@hakandilan]

The sweetness of the couple spiked my bg

[@19aja79]

19:00 - Regular Coke 19:25 21:25 - Diet Coke 21:45 22:45 - Zevia 23:20

[@AdityaSingh-fu5dl]

Thanks bro you are time hero 🎉

[@pamisjamming]

I love when you include Benedicta in your videos. The both of you bring so much more to light whenever you do these tests. Thanks for keeping us informed.

[@marlenebtagelman2451]

I love how Benedicta dresses.

[@damonluis7886]

a trick : you can watch movies on Flixzone. I've been using it for watching loads of movies recently.

[@jayedgar7394]

@Damon Luis yup, have been using Flixzone for since december myself =)

[@isaacgael2523]

@Damon Luis Yup, have been watching on Flixzone for years myself :D

[@kathyb8540]

She’s beautiful

[@reedblessed]

LOL! Benedicta is so funny! I really appreciate you guys and what you're doing to help others. God bless! ~watching from Norfolk, Virginia~

[@benedictapollock9164]

God bless you too!

[@maryellen6153]

That little twinkle when she mirrored, "I beat you all over the place." LOL

[@andykopgod]

Shes amazing, so infectious 🤗❤

[@MambaMental1ty24]

I’m watching from Norfolk too!

[@jocam21]

I absolutely love Zevia. I've tested myself before and after drinking a can and to my shock my sugar level actually lowered.

[@cjcj6945]

Oh that's good news! Are u insulin resistant?

[@duncangao9156]

That proves diet sodas elevate your insulin level and that's what lowers your blood sugar.

[@Mikey_Sea]

@@duncangao9156 That's a good point. If you're really a soda lover, maybe just have it with your meal. 👍 It would be very interesting to see this experiment done before and after, with a type 1 diabetic, and no insulin taken.

[@jekriorlina2459]

Thanks for your videos Dennis. I was diagnosed last March 2019, with an HBA1C of 12.9. Now I have nosedived to 4.9 A1C last August by following your advices.

[@beatdiabetes3]

Wow! That is amazing. Well done!

[@jekriorlina2459]

@@beatdiabetes3 I found that LCHF and going to the gym 5 times a week tames the beast. I also have made and ate most of your recipes and I really enjoyed them. I was trapped before with eating carbs and avoiding fats as recommended being mainstream here in southeast asia for diabetics. I was called crazy for eating lots of fat and protein but here I am. Healthy and very strong at 24. I feel like I'm 16 again and dropped from 90kg to 65kg.

[@beatdiabetes3]

@@jekriorlina2459 That is awesome, my friend! Would you be interested in doing a phone interview?

[@jmr152]

@@jekriorlina2459 That is excellent! The best way to prove the false narrative of eating high carb/low fat that is pushed on society is to eat LCHF and show the proof to everyone. So many people still believe eating high carb is healthy but they're slowly killing themselves. Congrats, Jerkri. Well done!

[@Myeternalperspective]

@@jekriorlina2459 Hi Jekri, so you dropped your A1C by 8 pts. In 6 months? That’s amazing

[@knottreel]

Benedicta's accent is beautiful.

[@benge3x]

I’m 10 weeks now into low carb keto life. A1c was 10.2 in May. Tested yesterday and now 7.1. Down 35 lbs to 185. Goal to be 165 or so. Doctor visit coming in December. Goal under 6 by then.

[@LaCatLady]

benge3x You’re doing great! Keep up the good work. Let us know when you go back to the doctor and get your new results...I’m sure he, too, will be proud of you. 👍🏻😸

[@beatdiabetes3]

That's wonderful! Great job!

[@bhojjadamotabanda]

When you are on a keto diet, your low A1C doesn't say anything about insulin resistance. It just shows that the hemoglibin is not being glycated that much, which is obvious because of low blood sugar. There is not enough sugar kn the blood to glycate the hemoglobin. 1AC is just a secondary test which is relevant when you are on a "standard diet". The actual test for jnsulin resistance is OGT (Oral Glucose Tolerance) which establishes whether you have insulin resistance or not. If you can safely eat candy and cake without raising your blood sugar much, then you can say you have reversed diabetes. And it can happen. Low 1AC is pretty much expected on a Keto diet so not much relevant. An analogy which I can give is mass and weight. Weight is force of the mass due to gravity. Weight machines to measure mass are relevant if they are used on Earth as they are calibrated to Earth's gravity. If you weigh yourself on the moon with the same machine it will show a low weight which will not reflect your actual mass. So if you want to check if you have been "cured" of diabetes, then you should rely on OGT. If you only want to know how you are "managing your blood sugars", you can use 1AC.

[@benge3x]

bhojjadamotabanda I well know I’m still insulin resistant, but haven’t done the test at this point. I do know that eating a meal of lower carb, say 20g my glucose still goes up but maybe 20-40 and comes down to below the starting value in 2 hours, and continues lower. I do know my overall health is far better in too many little aspects to mention them all. I’m 61 and feel like I was 40. I realize I may never be able to eat the SAD diet ever again, but I’ve learned I don’t have to, and shouldn’t anyway.

[@bhojjadamotabanda]

👍👍

[@abraham802]

in my experience people from nigeria are amoung the nicest people ive ever met

[@silverdf1]

I really love this test. Thank You Maybe do a test on (coffee with cream) and (sugar vs diet sweetener), and bulletproof coffee with diet sweetener or something like it to compare sugar spikes etc. Just love your videos. Again thank you.

I don't have so much time to watch your videos because there are already many others (or at least few more people) who talk about low carb/keto /carnivore diet. But we searched some blood test after drinking high carb drink and found your. You did it PERFECTLY with your wife! I always enjoy your educative way 👍 Many thanks!!! 🙏🏽

[@snarky75]

You and your wife are so entertaining to watch. Thank you for such an informative video.

[@benedictapollock9164]

Thanks for watching!

[@crunchycurly]

Who could possibly dislike this. Geezzz...love these two. Best couple on KZbin. Cant wait for the next upload. You both are amazing and thank you for all the wonderful content. As always Benedict is beautiful and glowing. Just beautiful.

[@beatdiabetes3]

Appreciate your kind words.

[@benedictapollock9164]

Thanks so much for your kind word!

[@kaisewhuk-thomas2561]

You two are very happy people and it makes me feel good

[@benedictapollock9164]

Thanks Kai!

[@mduntr7503]

Outstanding brother, i usually drink diet coke all the time and this proves that it never messed with my blood sugar, thanks...

[@shawnhood1186]

Hi you two!! Thank you both for taking one for the team with that 10 tsps worth of sugar!! This information is so helpful!! Thank you!! I pray the Lord continues to pour out abundant blessings on your lives. ♡♡♡

[@benedictapollock9164]

Thanks Shawna and God bless you!

[@omarzizo123]

This guy answers every question i have in my mind , tank you guys for testing this for us

[@johnc3403]

You talk a lot of sense Dennis. Apart from diet coke, there are plenty of nice zero cal (i.e zero carb) drinks out there. There's no reason why anyone with diabetes needs to drink sugary drinks these days. It's one thing we need not worry about. Great videos, thank you.

[@gyaniadmi2347]

This is so very helpful, specially when we are socializing. Thank you for making this video.

[@johnaustin9452]

We honestly enjoyed watching this video as a family. the content is great and helpful! thank you! Just a friendly comment: I think it would be helpful for diabetic ppl watching your videos for the first time, to know, in the beginning of each video, that you are diabetic and your wife is not.

[@rosarioferreira1452]

Thank You so much for this demonstration! I was a sodaholic for a long time but since coming across your videos and with my newly prediabetes, I have stopped drinking soda. 😊🙏 Enjoy watching these videos.

[@deannavenable8352]

Loved seeing you and Benedicta!!! What a great example of what NOT to drink! BTW, you mention your wedding ten years ago. You told us about Benedicta's first white Christmas ten years ago, would you please show us some of that happy dancing you did at your wedding ten years ago? Anyone else out there who would like to see that!??!

[@beatdiabetes3]

If I danced, I would put all the other dancers to such shame that they would give up dancing - and I really wouldn't want to do that!

[@deannavenable8352]

@@beatdiabetes3 I am chuckling! That is one reason I cannot miss a single video! You make such such a serious condition FUN to learn about. I look forward to each and every one, but this Coke one was FANTASTIC because you and Benedicta are so much fun to watch! She has such cute facial expressions and the way she rolls her eyes at some of the things you say tells me you love being together. Isn't God good?

[@jami29841]

De Anna Venable I would love to see that!

[@benedictapollock9164]

Hi De Anna, we may add a little of that Ten years dance, next time, thanks for watching.

[@deannavenable8352]

@@benedictapollock9164 Hello Benedicta!!! I feel so blessed to hear from you!!! I am fascinated with everything I have learned on Dennis' channel. I am especially interested in tid-bits I learn about you!! I will look forward to seeing what you have said will be forth-coming!!! Perhaps when you have time, you and he will tell us more about your personal stories of how you met, etc. (You can see my feminine curiosity here!) I can see that God is blessing you in mighty ways in BOTH your ministries. I am spreading Dennis' and your good news about achieving success with diabetes to all my diabetic friends.

[@skinnydee1886]

Pastor Dennis, thank you and Benedicta for experimenting with all those foods and drinks etc. I've learned many things from you, and especially how to test my blood sugar correctly. May God bless you both with a healthy and happy life together.

[@Lantanana]

When I was young (and I am now 69), my mom would give us coke when we were sick. It ALWAYS made us feel better. For years after leaving home, I would go buy coke when I got sick, but I did not drink it when I was well. Things have changed and now I avoid it cos it causes a couple of issues....lol. I sure loved a good old sugar coke when I was young though!

[@jammercap02]

Compliment this guy for disseminating helpful information in a easy to understand manner

[@HeavenlyInsightNetwork]

hello sir my Aic drop from 9 to 5.6 when watching your video, no medication just lowcarb and keto diet, please make video still so that many people will be educated how they can defeat diabetes, I am from the philippines.. Love you videos

[@beatdiabetes3]

Wonderful!

[@jannesmith192]

Where do you usually buy your keto products? I am also from the Philippines, but finding it hard to find keto products from where I live.

[@HeavenlyInsightNetwork]

@@jannesmith192 try using Lazada or Shopee website most of the products I bought can be seen on these two wesite.

[@jannesmith192]

@@HeavenlyInsightNetwork Thank you. Will have a look on those sites.

[@antoinettebrown3834]

This was very enjoyable and helpful! I sent it to a bunch of family and friends! Thank you!

[@RomeGoLARGE]

Why thumbs down this fun and informative video? Haters man. I hate them.

[@ruhisamani4502]

I think they put thums down to drinking Cola?

[@ruhisamani4502]

She shines too much! Pretty girl but too much face cream

[@RomeGoLARGE]

@@ruhisamani4502 good point

[@cwstars]

Haters gotta hate hater

[@comfortodulate1024]

@@cwstars Denis& Benedicta I LOVE you LOADS. THANKS for always looking out for us. I was glad when I saw ur video in Nigeria. I am a Nigerian. May God continue to bless ur Union.U are God sent.

[@cjthelabeardsmenpetty2449]

This is interesting. From other things I have read concerning insulin release due to any sweet taste this makes sense. The Diet Coke has zero sugar/carbs, but clearly caused an insulin release due to the decrease shown in blood sugar after consumption. Thanks for doing this test!

[@r.j.w7924]

The diet coke did not cause a sugar increase. A 10 point rise 15 minutes after drinking it could have been caused by any number of things. Blood sugar fluctuates throughout the day. The fact that his sugar actually dropped BELOW his pre-meal 30 and 60 minutes after drinking it is the proof that it wasn't the diet coke. There have been a number of similar tests done on KZbin and those individuals' blood sugar levels didn't rise at all. No carbs/calories, no insulin.

[@kb-re5vr]

@@r.j.w7924 an insulin release does not equate to a rise in blood sugar, but rather a reduction when no actual sugar is being ingested. This is what CJ is saying. It is interesting that the Zevia did not seem to have that effect.

[@rksnote9635]

@@r.j.w7924 zero calorie artificial sweeteners trick the brain into thinking sugar is coming so the pancreas releases insulin but finds no sugar in the blood so you are stuck with a spike of insulin in the blood which is not good. Stay away from artificial sweeteners

[@mkshffr4936]

@@kb-re5vr And for most of us that are insulin resistant but prediabetic the elevated insulin is the big deal.

[@dalequale9365]

Get your glucose AND insulin levels checked. It's a tug of war, insulin resistance, it's that, put your pancreas on idle with a low carb diet. 💪🙏

[@mommasmurf6776]

WOW, for those of us who are insulin resistant, image that regular coke with a high carb meal 😱 YIKES!

[@beatdiabetes3]

You're right. I should have mentioned that this effect is far worse when combined the way most people do - with a hamburger and French Fries.

[@sisterrose6836]

I actually think it's hilarious, when I see someone drinking a Diet Coke with something like Pizza. Like the Pizza won't do anything to you, just as long as you have a Diet Coke! LOL!!

[@sandratymich816]

ty

[@jimbo5635]

@@sisterrose6836 why? They are still cutting out 39 grams of sugar.

[@FrankZen]

@@jimbo5635 LOL

[@marshalldillion2835]

Moderation is the key thanks

[@ericriddle3158]

Dennis, I worry about Diet Coke affecting my gut bacteria, you are so right about 'how much" . I went from 4 a day to 2 a week and feel much better about it.

[@nittengonddhalli4636]

I love your videos.......straightforward, to the point, no nonsense, no biases and always sticking to the facts. Need to congratulate you on your smooth free flowing English too ! It's a pleasure listening to your videos. Thanks.

[@beatdiabetes3]

I appreciate that

[@nittengonddhalli4636]

@@beatdiabetes3 That was Nitin from India. Thanks, once again.

[@PearlyGates4310]

Benedictic looks so pretty in the black and white outfit and the curly hairstyle makes her look even younger!

[@bit1733]

This woman is down to earth and funny.

[@heidisunshine2003]

I have been so curious about it, Love this test 🧪 Thank you 🙏 Hi Benedicta 🌻.... your so stylish! Love watching you both together

[@benedictapollock9164]

Thanks so much Heidi.

[@lovesJesus448]

I loved this show...because I hear this "don't do diet soda"...thank you Den and Ben❤praise the Lord Jesus ❤

[@pilgrim985]

I have not drank a soda of any kind in 29 years! I was 15 years old and I literally woke up one day and said “I want to see if I can never drink another soda again.” And I NEVER have! I went from drinking a 3 liter a day to absolutely nothing, cold turkey! I can’t even imaging drinking one now, I’m sure I’d spit it out! Anyway, I enjoy you videos! Thanks!

[@beatdiabetes3]

You are unusual! But staying away from sodas has surely helped you.

[@gaylenewood7707]

What do you drink?

[@pilgrim985]

Gaylene Wood When I first stopped drinking soda, 29 years ago, I started drinking milk, a gallon a day. Now I drink water primarily but I also drink black tea and bulletproof coffee occasionally. That’s about it.

[@gaylenewood7707]

@@pilgrim985 Well watch it some woman drank gallons of tea everyday and ended up with kidney damage and osteoporosis of her bones and she was only 30 yrs old came to find out that the tea leeched.her bones and didnt filter through her kidneys well and now she is paying for it painfully..

[@gaylenewood7707]

@@pilgrim985 Bulletproof coffee is that any good I've been meaning to try it?

[@lindawalton3969]

I love watching your videos. I have had diabetes for thirty years. My husband has had prediabetes numbers. I respectfully suggest you get Benedicta's a1c checked. Her numbers should not spike. God bless you!

[@SayVeritatis]

That was such useful information provided in a very interesting manner.

[@DaMasta_Sho_Nuff]

Thanks for testing this. Good video.

[@cutestuff2]

Great Video! I Love the Chemistry between you Two! Match Made In Heaven! Thank you for doing this for your Followers!! Your Channel is Growing SO Fast!! Great Job!! I drink seltzer water at times, I stopped drinking any type of soda, maybe just occasionally. Have a Fabulous Weekend!

[@beatdiabetes3]

Have a great weekend, Laura! Appreciate your kind words.

[@COOKINGWITHDOUG]

Awesome!! I dont drink soda but assumed diet soda was bad for blood sugar...thanks for this video Dennis

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

I used to have diet sodas with Aspartame but noticed I was getting migraine headaches. Found out that. for some people, this is a common problem. I quit the diet sodas cold turkey. Haven't had a migraine ever since, and I'm talking 15+ years.

[@Schquirl]

ScubaStevee62 Aspartame actually causes brain damage but only some people feel it. Don’t think it hurt you worse but you are better at listening to your body.

[@georgekallis3337]

My daughter gets migraines as well when she has Aspartame .

[@hopeking3588]

But if you cant have regular soda. You feel like you have to have something. Or we feel deprived so drink the diet soda!

[@Schquirl]

hope king That is why there is Zevia which is sweeten with Stevia.

[@gaylenewood7707]

Well diet sodas can give false reading of your glucose meters and also what's ever in the diet sodas messes up your medications or your insulin shots and the regular yes it can raise your blood sugar high maybe if you just drink the whole can or bottle but if you drink only half you'll be fine and now the stevia coke does not give false reading on your glucose meter and it doesnt mess with your meds and unlike diet sodas the stevia sodas doesnt make you crave for something to replace the sugar like diet sodas do so your best bet just drink regular or stevia sodas or if you find that one soda that's has Real sugar drink one of those but stay away from diet.

[@suetsnbjj2853]

Thank you both for sharing all that you do. 🙏🏻 God bless you!

[@addpuppets9326]

Good bless you, Dennis and Benedicta!

[@benedictapollock9164]

Bless you too!

[@cjcj6945]

@@benedictapollock9164 may I Ask the age of you and your husband! You look amazing!!!

[@nunninkav]

I'm not diabetic, but as a nutrition researcher, natural bodybuilder and lover of science, I love your videos. Oh, and your beautiful, vibrant wife! Lucky man :)

[@faithor1979]

Catching up on old videos. You guys are legit the cutest couple! I love that you’re faith based and give all the glory to God. Thank you for all the content! I’ve been learning so much!

[@beatdiabetes3]

Thank you so much!!

[@carladrake394]

Benedicta your such a lovely person inside n out your genuine good soul just shines through. Bless you n Dennis its a wonderful thing you two do between your mission work and this channel . Just wonderful.🙏❤

[@beatdiabetes3]

Thanks, Carla!

[@TheNCGardener]

My guess is that the pancreas secreted insulin due to the sweet taste. Therefore your blood glucose actually came down because you did not intake any sugar. Still bad for an insulin resistant person.

[@roooomification]

True and definitely agree... In this case of lower level blood sugar after diat coke, brain thinks something sweet came, raised insulin which "unlocked" opening of cells and so blood suger lowered... Dr Ekberg noticed some sweeteners may do this, vary from type and if artificial and how really sweet

[@meglogan5336]

Exactly!

[@gurindersingh1563]

with some time passing it would come down somewhat on its own.

[@dana102083]

Yes its called the cephalluc resonse and happens in even nondiabetics too..just not everyone.. Im guessing those with higher insulin..

[@JoeDplummer_]

Excellent demostration and you make very entertaining. Love you guys! ❤️

[@MrSdragon197]

Hi Denise. It's the release of insulin that lower your blood sugar for diet coke. High insulin can cause insulin resistance over time which is just as dangerous to high sugar.

[@gratefulheart6888]

Hello Benedicta, I like your wonderful sense of humor.. And you husband is wonderful too..

[@kiramausi2004]

You guys are such a joy to watch🤗

[@benedictapollock9164]

Thanks for watching!

[@ritamoore8346]

You two are wonderful to watch. Your info is helpful for me as my husband is fighting against diabetes. I also watch lots of old movies and t.v. programs. So fun.

[@ngh6074]

The results shows clearly that aspartame spiked insulin... and who ever was insulin resistant did not see drop in blood sugar levels while the less insulin resistant the person is had more blood sugar drop.... This leads to the conclusion that aspertame will trigger hungger with the spike in insulin but drop in blood sugar!!!! Let alone affect on stomach acid and digestive disturbance

[@ralphparker]

About year 2000, I was on a low carb diet. I woke up early on morning to travel and just grabbed a diet soda for the trip. After about 1.5 hrs of driving I had a mild low Blood Sugar episode to the point I felt weak and sick. It took about 3 days to get over it. My theory is that the Diet soda produced an insulin response and I had no sugar to process so it depleted the remaining sugar in my system. I think these test especially Benedicta proved the basis of my theory.

[@josephc28]

That's the problem with aspartame. I read it is not good for your gut bacteria. The same with sucralose. I try to find products sweetened with Stevia or monk fruit.

[@alexanabolic5099]

Aspartane does not spike insulin. This is a mith that has been debunked so many time. Cafeine raise insulin in diabetic people. Don't forget that. Also, diet coke has aspartane and sucralose. Sucralose has dextrose with it so it can bind. Dextrose will raise inauline, not aspartane.

[@marksmith7896]

Very interesting. Great video. You both make a great team !!!!

[@markrunyon5524]

Dennis,you guy"s are so helpful and knowledgeable,Your saving lives!

[@benedictapollock9164]

Thanks Mark!

[@dazzlindivazdudezworkhardt4433]

Benedicta Pollock: your super cute & naturally funny! Many Blessings

[@sdym7178]

She making me smile !

[@callmescout5831]

No carbs but the sweet taste hits the brain and makes a persons who is non diabetic, or a person who still makes insulin at all body react. The reaction isn't a rise in bg but usually a decrease because it stimulates insulin release.

[@shanti3152]

Call Me Scout - Have you actually tested your insulin levels to back this up?

[@callmescout5831]

@@shanti3152 I have not because I'm a T1D. But I follow Dr Berry who has conducted a lot of similar experiments and testing on himself and he is not diabetic, was pre diabetic before going keto and then carnivore.

[@Alex-ii5pm]

@@callmescout5831 Agreed, the blood glucose drop from the diet coke kind of indicates an insulin response, so it can contribute to insulin resistance even without a glucose spike. The body thinks sugar is coming in from the sweet taste even though no sugar/carbs are present which is why Dennis and Benedicta had a drop of blood glucose levels. One diet soda will cause no harm, but most people drink them to excess which would cause problems long term with insulin resistance, this is the main issue for diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

[@callmescout5831]

@@Alex-ii5pm exactly!

[@shanti3152]

Call Me Scout -interesting. Certainly food for thought...do you know if he actually tested his insulin levels after drinking diet drinks? Thanks.

[@lindahathaway3519]

I have laughed and felt love for the first time in a week. You two are so beautiful. I'm dealing with family illness and things are tough. Thank you for your work to help other people.

[@beatdiabetes3]

God bless you, Linda!

[@Himdownstairs86]

I drink Zevia religiously, it has helped so much in my journey.

[@cjcj6945]

Can u expound on that a bit? Did it effect your blood sugar readings? Are u also on keto?

[@Himdownstairs86]

@@cjcj6945 I've lost over 100 lbs. I was also prediabetic. It gave me a healthy natural alternative to replace sugary drinks with

[@anitalehr4151]

Zevia is everywhere in the midwest...watch for sales & stock up

[@sugarbomb26]

I admit, I only watched this for Benedicta!

[@beatdiabetes3]

I have a feeling you're not the only one!

[@groundhogpeggy]

That was entertaining and enlightening. I used to drink cokes all the time, but went cold turkey and switched to some of the flavored carbonated waters...La Croix, etc., that have no real or artificial sweeteners, and then onto Perrier, which is expensive, but really good stuff if you just want the carbonation. Anyway, I enjoyed the video, learned a lot, as always, and I think it's great you're putting so much good info out there to help others.

[@thegisttatafo8385]

Good bless. Informative. Good to know truth can still be found in the church

[@beatdiabetes3]

Best place for truth!

[@rhondagarrett7447]

Great video. I haven't tried Zevia bcuz Stevia tastes funky to me. Been doing w/o. None of the diet soda's I've tried have tasted good to me so far. Oh well. Thank you for doing this comparison. I'll NEVER drink another regular soda again though, your test shows why!

[@gaylenewood7707]

Go try life coke it's a green can or green labeled bottle its pretty good.

[@benedictapollock9164]

Thanks!

[@MrMosoani]

I love old postcards of coke ads too. Just amazing.

[@camerajen]

This was a great video! I’m glad I prefer water!

[@videogazer801]

This is an awesome duo. Makes the video really good!! 👍

[@beatdiabetes3]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nimrod275]

Cut colas several years ago, enough to bring down a1c and fasting glucose, and I don’t miss it one bit

[@FrankZen]

Dr Zevia and Lemon Lime are the best I've had so far. The Cherry Cola is pretty good too.

[@rancid216]

I had never heard of Zevia soda. I ordered a 24-pack from Amazon that has two cans of Cola, Ginger Root Beer, Ginger Ale, Cream Soda, Grape, Black Cherry, Lemon Lime Twist, Orange, Mountain Zevia, Dr. Zevia, Caffeine Free Cola, and Grapefruit Citrus. Tried the Creme first and it's pretty good. Now have tried Black Cherry, Root Beer and Ginger Ale. Liked the Black Cherry and Root Beer. Ginger Ale was OK, but I'm not a fan of regular Ginger Ale. I think Zevia is OK to drink regularly. Other than the Cola that has caffeine added the rest are just Carbonated Water, Stevia Leaf Extract, Natural Flavors and Citric Acid.

[@anitalehr4151]

It's cheaper at Kroger on sale!

[@michaelnoffsinger9020]

Both of you- Thank you!! I went to the doctor... have been scared - I feel like I’ve been getting more and more hope.... There is hope....Thank you friends... I have a chance...

[@beatdiabetes3]

There's no reason you cannot see victory, just like all the others who report it in the comments and in my interviews! Who knows? I may be interviewing you some time!

[@michaelnoffsinger9020]

Beat Diabetes! It would be a joy to help you any way I can

[@Schquirl]

“Coke has 9.75 spoonfuls but I did 10.” Umm 😐 she said you were messy so no you didn’t. 😂

[@lsweeten1971]

Ha!

[@slugo915]

Wow thanks for this video even thou it's older! Been watching all your videos so far. Still alot to go. But with mike the meter it has definitely made a difference. Can't wait till March 1st. I have not had any readings above 130 yet even at the 1 hour mark so i must be soing something right. No carbs at all and even wheat spaghetti with no sugar prego. Wake up is usually around 89 to 92 last week. I also lost 42 pounds. May god bless this channel 🙏

[@SomeTechGuy666]

Fantastic video, as usual. For the life of me I cannot figure out why we don't drink more diet soft drinks. Several diet sodas a day are proven to not cause any adverse health effects. Furthermore, you underestimate the power of a diet soda to lessen carb cravings.

[@alexanderdeclercq982]

I like the Honeymooners, "to the moon Alice" also this morning blood sugar was 5.1 or 66.5. I have type 2. great informative viseo and entertaining to boot. I am Canadian EH.

[@jarryjayo]

Original coke had pure cane sugar in it, and a little bit of cocaine.

[@josephc28]

Cokes sold outside the United States are still made with cane sugar. Cokes sold in America have high fructose corn syrup. They started using high fructose corn syrup in Coke during the 80's after the new formula Coke flopped.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

And original coke was healthier. I've avoided cocaine up to now, maybe it's time I reevaluate that.

[@joec3390]

Joey Carlyle from my experience, outside the US has the same Coke as in the US with HFCS. I’ve checked the ingredients when I travel out of the US and it has HFCS. Maybe things used to be different, but now it’s all got HFCS.

[@jarryjayo]

fructose corn syrup was used rather then Sugar as you pointed out, lot of beer company's use fructose corn syrup or rice as a replacement for Sugar because the us has a price fix on Sugar by the government.

[@ashsharma3169]

Main problem of all regular or diet cokes: the phosphoric acid in these drinks removes calcium from the bones, leading to osteoporosis. So limit the intake.

[@lindareed1374]

Thank you for testing,

[@aztracker1]

The reason blood sugars lowered on diet soda is that there was a little insulin trigger from the sweet. Any fasting benefits are suspended, and storage of calories is elevated slightly. It's not at all surprising.

[@bonniegirl5138]

Dennis, Benedicta is all the sugar you need. God bless you both. Thank you for this information.

[@beatdiabetes3]

And she barely raises my blood sugar!

[@unclematt3134]

I love when Benedicta says, "Awight, O.K." over and over again. It's funny, but cute.

[@benedictapollock9164]

O.K. Uncle Matt, Thanks for watching!

[@winnysneece694]

Excellent review. Loving zevia

[@c1catwoman794]

I laughed through out this whole video lol. I only drink diet soda if I go out eat. Every once in awhile as a treat.

[@gaylenewood7707]

Me whenever I go out to eat I get lemonade instead and I tell ya lemonade is very good..

[@blackbeauty8006]

Same

[@swaggyshane]

Remember that caffeine is a stimulant. Stimulating the liver produces glucose. As well as that, studies are finding that caffeine can actually lower your insulin sensitivity. You will notice that the Zevia that you tried has no caffeine, compared to the Diet Coke. Just something to consider in your future experiments. Thanks for the video. I am glad that you are helping to educate people on diabetes, as well as discussing the serious flaws perpetuated by the medical world.

[@crysdavis4544]

I would try half glass of diet coke now and again ..use it as a treat..Love seeing Benadicta ,she always makes me smile...As i have said before, beautiful person ...Denise she is the star of the show lol 😂 great video ..thankyou 👍

[@gaylenewood7707]

That's why I like bottles screw on caps you can open it and pour half and save the rest for the next day.

[@benedictapollock9164]

Thanks Crysta!

[@salqubeq5203]

Very good video. great info & delivery

[@beatdiabetes3]

Much appreciated!

[@mannyflores470]

I have a friend with type 2 disabilities and I just rolled my eyes in my mind when he told ne the dr recommends to cut meat but keep eating rice beans and fruits..... doctors need to update their understanding on the body and the affects carbs have on the body. We're no longer caveman and have no need to reserve calories in body fat.

[@chicopico468]

OMG, you're clips are sooo much more entertaining with your wife in them, she was really the element you were missing. I finally subscribed because the comedy factor is way up and makes your videos a joy to watch, and a lot more relatable.

[@whydoyoucare27]

The sweet taste actually raises the insulin level, which drives blood sugar down. But that is what causes type 2, insulin resistance! You need to try to keep the insulin level low as well. I drink/eat a keto sweet with my meal...my ONE meal a day.

[@kasch7574]

You are the most perfect match! Thank you for his upload.

[@benedictapollock9164]

Thanks Kasch!

[@reginesugarfree9089]

thank you for this one

[@patriciovente7049]

Thank you for your work and teachings to us, your brothers all over the world. God will reward you more than what we can do all combined!. Receive you and your wife, my best and kindest regards from Paraguay, the heart of South America.

[@beatdiabetes3]

Thanks, Patricio!

[@angelm.riverajr.5108]

I'LL try the zevia.

[@cjcj6945]

I love it!!!❤

[@Ryan_DeWitt]

I like that you try to be as unbiased as possible. I know that you are very pro keto but you don't let that stop you from seeing the other side of things.

[@janeyue7491]

I read that coke used to be medicine. It cures headaches, upset stomach, and Extreme sleepiness. People would use it to clean the toilet, restroom, etc.

[@BobCindyL]

At one time, it had cocaine in it.

[@nitwit652000]

Thank you for showing this ,you saved me from having to do this test myself.