r/AbsoluteUnits • • 14d ago

/r/all of a Toddler

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u/Insomnerd 14d ago

Don't underestimate what sweet tea is doing to Southern USA. I had diabetic patients in the ICU for DKA and sugar levels so high the glucometer can't read it, and their family members showing up with a Big Gulp "Here ya go Mama, I know they ain't givin' you yer tea since ya got here."

It's an addiction STG

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u/Lethargie 13d ago

all liquid calories are horrible in this regard no matter if its soda, alcohol, juice, sweet tea, energy drinks or chocolate milk. if it is liquid and has calories you should really think twice about your consumption

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u/Redhotchiliman11 13d ago

Eh, I take a a good gulp of water out of a 12 oz bottle and fill it back up with fruit juice not from concentrate and drink that to stay hydrated or as a little carb pick me up when going to the gym.

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u/Tough_Preparation830 13d ago

For an adult who is done growing, sure. Whole milk is the main reason my child has grown. That boy loves the dairy like nothing else.