“Is stevia good for diabetics?”
I am a 31 year old female and I have type 2 diabetes. I want to know if stevia is good for diabetics?
4 Answers
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It is better than many options out there. I prefer to have my patients use Truvia or Monks Fruit.
It is neither good nor bad. It's neutral. Artificial sweeteners theoretically should not raise the blood sugars.
No. Any sweetener will make you crave sugar.
Stevia glycosides are increasing in popularity globally and can be sold as a dietary supplement in most parts of the world. Stevia can be used as a tabletop sweetener, and since it is relatively stable in heat and over a wide pH range, it is also used commercially in prepared products such as ice cream, yogurt, cakes, sauces, beverages, and pastries.
Sugar alcohols and non-nutritive sweeteners are safe when consumed within daily levels established by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). When calculating carbohydrate content of foods, one-half of the sugar alcohol content can be counted in the total carbohydrate content of the food. Use of sugar alcohols needs to be balanced with their potential to cause gastrointestinal side effects in sensitive individuals.
Sugar alcohols and non-nutritive sweeteners are safe when consumed within daily levels established by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). When calculating carbohydrate content of foods, one-half of the sugar alcohol content can be counted in the total carbohydrate content of the food. Use of sugar alcohols needs to be balanced with their potential to cause gastrointestinal side effects in sensitive individuals.
