Diabetic patients are recommended to include sweeteners in the diet

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(Caracas, July 5. News24) – Non-caloric or low-calorie sweeteners are very useful because they help to minimize the intake of sugars without losing the sweet flavors diet and without affecting blood glucose levels, a major concern in the case of diabetes.

The 2018 Nutritional Guide for Great Britain, published in February of this year, confirms that artificial sweeteners they are safe and recommended as part of a low-calorie diet, and may even help to reduce the amount of calories in the diet. glycolysed hemoglobin, an indicator of blood glucose.

According to the Guide, people with diabetes and sweet products, or for those who want to lose weight, non-caloric sweeteners are a very good option because they allow them to reduce their daily intake of carbohydrates and, consequently, in energy in general. The guide also states that when used sparingly, non-caloric sweeteners may be preferred over table sugar.

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The 2018 nutritional guide is the result of analysis that a group of British specialists made on the most recent scientific literature, and is consistent with the latest recommendations of the American Diabetes Association. Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Canadian Diabetes Association, among other organizations dedicated to the treatment of this disease.

All acknowledge that, based on the available evidence, sweeteners with little or no calorie content are perfectly safe and do not affect glucose and insulin levels in the body. body, so that they keep these levels under control without losing the sweet taste of the diet, while it decreases caloric intake. The above is of particular importance for people with type I and II diabetes, since they can be used as part of a healthy diet that also allows them to lose weight .

Selected by: Julio Cesar Alcubilla Bonnet / Source: With information of Press Release / News24

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