{"id":16742,"date":"2018-11-01T04:25:11","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T08:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/low-and-no-calorie-sweeteners-glycemia-and-diabetes-what-does-the-science-say-2\/"},"modified":"2020-11-16T17:55:15","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T22:55:15","slug":"low-and-no-calorie-sweeteners-glycemia-and-diabetes-what-does-the-science-say-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/low-and-no-calorie-sweeteners-glycemia-and-diabetes-what-does-the-science-say-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Low and No Calorie Sweeteners, Glycemia and Diabetes: What Does the Science Say?"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/a>Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD \u2013<\/em><\/p>\n November 1, 2018<\/p>\n Setting the Stage There are claims circulating that LNCS can actually raise blood glucose levels and promote diabetes. However, these claims are based on studies in rats and mice. Although these studies suggest low-calorie sweeteners may alter intestinal microbes that lead to glucose intolerance and an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, rodents are not humans and the research is too preliminary to change current recommendations on sweetener use in people with diabetes.<\/p>\n State of the Science Applications for Practice In conclusion, this review of the evidence in humans does not support the assertion that LNCS promote glycemia and the development of diabetes. It is reassuring to know that low and no calorie sweetened foods and beverages are another tool people can use as part of a nutrient-rich eating plan to help them manage diabetes and promote overall health.<\/p>\n Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>is a registered dietitian nutritionist based in Dallas. She serves as a nutrition communications consultant to a variety of food and nutrition organizations, including the Calorie Control Council. She is passionate about promoting fact-based food and nutrition information to help people enjoy nutritious eating.\u00a0Follow her on Twitter\u00a0<\/em>@NevaRDLD<\/a><\/em>\u00a0and check out her blog\u00a0at\u00a0<\/em>www.NevaCochranRD.com<\/a><\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n The post Low and No Calorie Sweeteners, Glycemia and Diabetes: What Does the Science Say?<\/a> appeared first on Aspartame<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD \u2013 November 1, 2018 Setting the Stage Replacing sugar with low and no calorie sweeteners (LNCS) is a practical way to reduce carbohydrate intake to potentially help those with diabetes better manage blood glucose levels and facilitate weight loss. (1) It also creates more flexibility in the diet to accommodate […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16743,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[77,176],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>Replacing sugar with low and no calorie sweeteners (LNCS) is a practical way to reduce carbohydrate intake to potentially help those with diabetes better manage blood glucose levels and facilitate weight loss. (1) It also creates more flexibility in the diet to accommodate personal preferences and satisfy sweet cravings.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>On the other hand, a review of the research finds substantial support for the use of LNCS in the management of diabetes. Consider the results of the seven studies published over the last thirty-two years summarized here.<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/strong>In their Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes<\/em> (8), the American Diabetes Association states that LNCS may be an acceptable substitute for nutritive sweeteners for people with diabetes who are accustomed to sugar-sweetened products when consumed in moderation noting that these sweeteners do not appear to have a significant effect on glycemic control.<\/p>\n\n