Dear Dr. Since it not sugar free how does it not impact a diabetic patients blood sugar is there a sugar free substitute?

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Your question is bit confusing. Sugar free pills or powder are chemicals which given in a very very small quantity give a sweet taste for patient satisfaction for limited items like tea etc. But this is not in true sense a substitute to free sugar to be used in cooking, better known as glucose. Certain doubts are expressed by some scientific persons about its safety in long term use. For a diabetic it is advised to drastically restrict consumption of food items containing free sugars like usual sugar, jaggery and honey. Consult your diabetes physician or dietitian for proper guidance.

Subhash Divekar · Accepted Answer

Your question is bit confusing. Sugar free pills or powder are chemicals which given in a very very small quantity give a sweet taste for patient satisfaction for limited items like tea etc. But this is not in true sense a substitute to free sugar to be used in cooking, better known as glucose. Certain doubts are expressed by some scientific persons about its safety in long term use. For a diabetic it is advised to drastically restrict consumption of food items containing free sugars like usual sugar, jaggery and honey. Consult your diabetes physician or dietitian for proper guidance.