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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/trifoglina on 2026-01-20 21:44:44+00:00.
Hello!
T-I diabetic. Usually I go ahead and eat regular candy (within reason) and bolus appropriately for the sugar/carbs. For the holidays, my partner gave me a sleeve of sugar free taffy (one of my favorites). I ate a few that day and then put up my stocking away from where our pets could reach it. I rediscovered it yesterday while cleaning. About 15 pieces of sugar free taffy. I ate them happily last night after checking the nutritional info and did not give it another thought. About 4 am, I woke up to the worst stomach cramps and absolute unholiness in the bathroom. Apparently Xylitol is the worst for your digestive track in large quantities. I was ready to call my Primary car dr and go to urgent care. Turns out, fake banana and coconut taffy took me TF out.
And that's how I learned even sugar free candy needs to be in moderation.
TL;DR: even sugar free candy can be dangerous. I've lost the whole day due to not understanding alcohol sugars.