With both the use of Sucralose and diabetes on the rise, it shouldn’t be surprising that the artificial sweetener has both its advocates and detractors. If you have diabetes, sucralose may be more recognizable under its brand name in the United States – Splenda. Splenda has become very popular since its introduction in 1976. It is a versatile sweetener deemed safe by the FDA, and since it has been recommended for use by the American Diabetes Association, sucralose and diabetes patients have become very well acquainted.
What’s Benefit of Sucralose and Diabetes Patients Use of It?
Diabetes patients are always looking to control their blood sugar as part of managing their disease. With no calories, and no adverse effects on blood sugar control, sucralose and diabetes patients seem to be made for each other. A 2003 study published in the “Journal of the American Diabetes Association” found that …