Re: A tooth paste question

[Guest guest]

Dawn phenomenon is very strong in some people, so I'd say that's the

culprit. As always, though, read the label on your toothpaste. But if

you're not swallowing it, even if it's full of sugar (which it isn't), it

won't do much to your numbers.

Good job on your control, Jacky :-)

Barb

> Does tooth paste raise your blood sugar?

>

> Once in a while I forgot to test my fasting upon waking, and I go

> through my morning routine, including brushing my teeth, before I get to

> testing. I notice a marked increase on these days. I know it could be

> the good old dawn phenom, but I always wondered.