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A 78-year-old female asked:

Have type two diabetes, best sweetener. been using great value stevia. has maltodextrin. been using for guitar a while. thanks?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 51 years experience

You need to address more than artificial sweeteners. Visit this site for information and talk to your doctor: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/diet-eating-physical-activity Wish you good health!

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Answered Dec 27, 2022

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