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Could any xplain to me about stevia extract for diabetic patient?
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Good for diabetics: Hi jens1, Stevia is a natural, herbal, zero-calorie sweetener. It does not have any carbohydrates or calories so it will not raise a diabetic patient's blood sugar and does not need to be included in the carbohydrate count of a meal. Stevia extract is derived from a small perennial shrub that has been used for centuries. A recent study on stevia in 2010 suggests benefit for diabetic patients.
Answered 7/29/2014
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