Diet Soda
When diabetics are given the choice between regular soda or diet soda, there’s a very high chance that they’re going to choose diet soda. But it turns out that both have their downsides, and if a diabetic wants to maintain healthy insulin levels, it’s probably best if they don’t drink any soda at all. After all, the American Diabetes Association found that those who drank diet drinks were 67% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Not only that but it’s also been found that diet soda can lead to an increased risk of diabetic retinopathy, which can actually result in blindness for those who already have diabetes.
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods for diabetics come in many different shapes and forms, but they’re usually marketed as low-sugar or low-calorie. This is certainly the case for artificial sweeteners, which have long been marketed as a diabetic-friendly sweetener that diabetics can use instead of real sugar. But if you’re diabetic and regularly put this stuff in your coffee, we have some bad news for you: some artificial sweeteners can still affect your insulin levels.
However, only certain artificial sweeteners fall under this category. Popular choices such as tagatose and Stevia have been found to be safe for diabetics, as they don’t impact the blood glucose levels in any way.