Posted by NamrataFFDPune on Sep 29, 2025
Are Sugar Substitutes Safe for People with Type 2 Diabetes?
There are several types of sugar substitutes. Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin are much sweeter than sugar and used in very small amounts. Sugar alcohols like erythritol and xylitol occur naturally in fruits but can affect blood sugar slightly and may cause bloating in some people. Natural sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, allulose, and tagatose are plant-based and generally considered safer.
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