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Stevia & Diabetic
Hi Doctors,
Is stevia a good replacement of sugar for diet maintenance and gym workouts ? Please advise.
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Yes you can bridge with stevia if you have sugar craving.
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Hi,
Diet and lifestyle modifications always plays the most important role in preventing and controlling diabetes. In addition to these, medications as prescribed by your physician plays a vital role. I would not suggest any food category as replacement to your normal diet habits.
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Anyways you can always opt for natural sugars but always in limited quantity.
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Remember MODERATION IS THE KEY. Hope this helps!
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Stevia is extracted from leaves , more sweeter than sugar(200 times) with Zero calories. Hence can be consider it as safe with minimal or no side effects. I suggest start with least possible amounts .
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Hello
No need for Stevia
In 2 months you will feel very much taste in without sugar food
No sugar craving will be there
Don't go dependent on Stevia or Artificial things, as trust issues are always present with market products
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You need to check sugar caloric value . And preferably avoid any artificial sweeteners
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Yes. But it is never like Natural sugar. Diet control is best with natural foods instead of Artificial ingredients.
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