Janet, I found out I have Type II diabetes recently. It is overwhelming until you figure out which foods are doing what to you. Personally I think you're better off not to substitute sugar for anything sugar free. In fact, you can have a little sugar, as long as you're counting carbohydrates. I've been reading that foods with a low glycemic index (Thanks to my Cooking Forum friends) are good for diabetics...like oatmeal cookies, since the whole grain slows down the rush of glucose. I'm finding that fresh fruit helps with my sweet tooth; is it helping you at all? I've figured out (by testing) that I can eat a chocolate covered caramel with an apple as a mid-day snack, and not feel deprived. It's ok to let yourself have a little bit sugar, if it's not with every meal. I always make sure to eat a little protein first. When you start testing a lot, you'll be able to see what happens to you. That's the only way to know for sure. I'm feeling a little more confident now, even though I can't eat what I used to in the amounts I did before. I'm trying to have the attitude of ''everything in moderation'' so I won't feel deprived. Even if it's three bites! My doctor recommended a book, ''Diabetes for Dummies'' which was helpful; I am absolutely determined to manage this as best I can. I started looking for recipes with some sugar but less of it; if you can find some that will count carbs for you that's helpful. I like Recipezaar's site, since you can get a complete nutritional breakdown with each recipe. Good luck; I know just how you're feeling, since I'm walkin' in your shoes!

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Becky: This one isn't for a breadmaker though. IRISH SODA BREAD INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons margarine 1 slightly beaten egg white ¾ cup buttermilk Nonstick spray coating DIRECTIONS In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Cut in margarine till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the mixture. In a small mixing bowl combine egg white and buttermilk. Add all at once to dry mixture. Stir just till moistened. On a lightly floured surf ace knead dough 10 to 12 strokes till nearly smooth. Shape into a 7-inch round loaf. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray coating. Place bread dough on baking sheet. With a sharp knife, make 2 slashes in the top to form an X. Bake in a 375° oven about 30 minutes or till golden. Serve warm. Whole Wheat Raisin Soda Bread: Prepare as above, except substitute 1 cup of whole wheat flour for the 1 cup of the all-purpose flour. Add ¼ cup raisins to flour mixture before adding liquid ingredients. (86 calories per serving). Makes 1 loaf (16 servings). TIME Preparation Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: 30 min. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: 2 g protein 12 g carbohydrate 2 g fat 0 mg cholesterol 127 mg sodium 36 mg potassium ·Low Fat ·No Cholesterol

This is a sugar-free version of a 'Wacky Cake' that I like. Without sugar, it doesn't rise quite as high, but it is moist and flavorful. 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup cocoa 1/4 cup Splenda 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup water 1 1/2 Tbs white vinegar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 t vanilla extract 1 egg Combine flour, cocoa, Splenda, baking soda and salt in sifter. Sift into large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and beat to mix. pour into 9 in square baking dish. (Grease and flour dish as for any cake.) Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 to 40 mintues, or until done. Yield: 9 servings Exchange: 1 serving; 1 bread, 1 fat Calories: 1 serving; 89