In the recent past, there has been an upsurge in the popularity of artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, stevioside, and sucralose. However, there is ongoing conflict regarding the benefit of artificial sweeteners in diabetes. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics , artificial sweeteners are beneficial to manage weight or blood sugar in diabetes.
According to a research by Canadian scientists from the University of Manitoba , daily consumption of artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose and stevia is associated with 14% increased the risk of diabetes compared to those people who don’t consume artificial sweeteners at all. In light of these conflicting opinions, what are your thoughts regarding the use of artificial sweeteners in diabetes?
