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sugar substitute Nutrition Any of a group of carbohydrates–eg, fructose, sorbitol and xylitol, which are of potential use as replacements for the usual dietary sugars–glucose and sucrose in diabetics, as these molecules do not
require insulin for certain steps in their metabolism; the efficacy of SSs in DM is less than optimal, since the diabetic liver converts a significant portion of fructose and its metabolites into glucose. See Artificial sweeteners, Aspartame, Cyclamates. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A) Contains the poorly tested artificial sweetener acesulfame potassium. This sweetener has been around for some time and is a great substitute for artificial sweeteners commonly used by diabetics or those wanting to avoid sugar. Artificial Sweetener Putting salt in the sugar bowl always works (just be sure not to have any on your cereal |
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