Artificial sweeteners do not have a direct effect on blood sugar or insulin, according to Dr. Bernstein in "Diabetes Solution". However, if you use powdered sweeteners, be aware that the FILLER used for the powder is a high-glycemic carb that can and will raise blood sugar and insulin. Maltodextrin and/or dextrose are most often used. Liquid forms use water as the "filler", so there's no carbs .. and tablet forms contain a much smaller amount of carb, usually 1/10th of a gram of lactose per tablet.


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