IS SUCRALOSE SAFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES?

Sucralose is safe for people with diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance. Sucralose is not recognised by the body as a carbohydrate and has no effect on blood sugar or insulin levels. The use of commercial products made with sucralose may allow diabetics to cut back significantly on their intake of sugar. Because sucralose can be used in a wide variety of foods and beverages it may allow people with diabetes to eat foods traditionally restricted in their diets. Diabetes Australia supports the use of sucralose as an intese sweetener for people with diabetes.