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Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

I so wish it were true but 1gm fiber per serving doesn't at all = diabetic friendly and is not high fiber, although some diabetics may be able to handle having some in moderation. It's about the other carbs that are present once you subtract the fiber. The carbs that are left over after the fiber is subtracted is what affects blood sugar. However, it appears that Agave is low glycemic index, so this might make a difference for most/some. This is one of those foods where it will depend on the diabetic (again, some can tolerate more than others). Low glycemic or not, some will have no problem in moderation and others will, which is why it's important to test your blood sugar after eating, especially when trying new things so you know how it affects your blood sugar personally. And anyone can test their blood sugar, not just diabetics and pre-diabetics. The truth is that for many of us, our blood sugar is higher than it should be for optimum health and this is contributing to much illness and disease. We can all stand to eat less refined carbs/sugar and more fiber.

The internet tells me agave is:

Total Carbohydrates (By Difference) 16 g (5%)
Dietary Fiber 1g (4%)
Sugar 15 g

And

One of the most interesting agave nectar nutrition facts is that it is about 1.4 to 1.6 sweeter than sugar, however, it has a desirable low glycemic index. This is not in the case of sugar, which is merely a processed sweetener and contains no nutrition except calories. Being a low glycemic index food, agave nectar does not cause sharp rise in blood sugar level, nor causes sharp fall. The agave nectar has a glycemic value of 27, compared to other sweeteners which have values of 32 and above.