I have never been a fan of sugar substitutes. Many are highly processed carcinogens and can interrupt the physiological process of digestion in that when one tastes something sweet in the mouth, the body begins to prepare to digest what it thinks is a sugary substance. However, when the body realizes that there is no sugar to digest, complications may arise.
Because this is a blog for people with diabetes, I understand that it is very difficult to avoid consuming sugar substitutes. In this case, I would recommend using agave nectar because it scores low on the Glycemic Index (GI), an indicator of the effects of foods on blood sugar.
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