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Is it true that aspartame based sweetners are dangerous for health, specially for diabetes?
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Not really dangerous: Artificial sweeteners are probably not actually dangerous, or toxic, but can sabotage a meal plan by making people crave sweets or other high carbohydrate foods.
Answered 2/24/2023
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Dangerous: They are, regardless whether you are diabetic or not. Stay away please.
Answered 9/29/2016
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