Originally Posted by
WebFootFreak
From a diabetic standpoint, I mistakenly thought changing from Mt Dew, to Diet Dew would make a difference in both caloric intake and sugar intake... When I completely cut sodas out of my diet (I have had a handfull of them over the last year as a rare treat), I started going hypoglycemic due to the level of meds I was on (non-insulin). That one change allowed my Dr. to cut my meds in half.
The science here is complex and opinions more varied still, but this is worth reading:
Splenda, Sucralose Artificial Sweetener, Could Affect Body's Insulin Response
The bottom line is that sweenteners have to be considered a very serious risk factor!