Saccharin is an important finding especially for diabetics because it crosses the digestive system without digestion and although it is not energy-producing, it stimulates the secretion of insulin due to its sweet taste. Several recent studies have shown that saccharin may stimulate the growth of cancer cells in the body.

Sugar free tablets or powders are not recommended even for sugar patients,

because it has adverse side effects on body

I agree with Rai; however, these information are helpful:

• 1 / 6 A Small Amount of Real Sugar Is Best, but Sugar Substitutes Can Help.
• 2 / 6 Splenda: Good for Diabetes.
• 3 / 6 Saccharin: The Oldest Artificial Sweetener.
• 4 / 6 Aspartame: Possible Side Effects.
• 5 / 6 Stevia: An All-Natural Option.
• 6 / 6 Sugar Alcohols: Low-Calorie Sweeteners.

No. Diabetes is not caused by taking in a lot of sugar. It is a metabolic condition that develops when the body either fails to produce enough insulin or produces defective insulin which promotes entry of excess glucose into cells of the body soon after a meal. This results in elevated quantities of glucose in blood and its loss through urine. Elevated levels of glucose causes a range of physiological and pathological changes in the body. Loss through urine will eventually cause depletion of glucose in blood and this results in catastrophic results such as coma

Saccharin is an important finding especially for diabetics because it crosses the digestive system without digestion and although it is not energy-producing, it stimulates the secretion of insulin due to its sweet taste. Several recent studies have shown that saccharin may stimulate the growth of cancer cells in the body.

Diabetes is not sugar caused , it is related to bile acids that breakdown food and somehow related to insulin (forgotten) , remember bile duct ....

Exercise and balanced diet low in sugar and carbs should help greatly.

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Thanks Dear RG Colleagues for brilliant answers. I think sugar substitute is not advisable for those who are not suffering from Diabetes

I agree with Dr. Isam Issa Omran

Thanks Ahmed Mehdi Sir for following Dr Isam as Saccharin is an important finding especially for diabetics because it crosses the digestive system without digestion and although it is not energy-producing as stated by him

Dear Dr. Dr K N Sheth, interesting question and the causes of diabetes (Type 1 and 2) are different. As sugar contributes positively for the causes, using calorie free products have positive advantage.However, care should be taken while using them. For your general information , please have a look in to the causes of diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes causes

Type 1 diabetes is caused by the immune system destroying the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. This causes diabetes by leaving the body without enough insulin to function normally.

This is called an autoimmune reaction, or autoimmune cause, because the body is attacking itself.

There is no specific diabetes causes, but the following triggers may be involved:

• Viral or bacterial infection
• Chemical toxins within food
• Unidentified component causing autoimmune reaction

Underlying genetic disposition may also be a type 1 diabetes cause.

Type 2 diabetes causes

Type 2 diabetes causes are usually multifactorial - more than one diabetes cause is involved. Often, the most overwhelming factor is a family history of type 2 diabetes.

This is the most likely type 2 diabetes cause.

There are a variety of risk factors for type 2 diabetes, any or all of which increase the chances of developing the condition.

These include: 

• Obesity
• Living a sedentary lifestyle
• Increasing age
• Bad diet

I think there is no need to take sugar free powder or tablet to remain same from diabetes. Rather one should do exercise and walking everyday to avoid diabetes.

Regular exercises, regular walk and balanced diet can reduce the risk of diabetes.

All the sugar substitutes available in the market may be very much harmful to our health. Some are proved toxic to our health.

Nobody, diabetic or non diabetic, should be advised to take them at any form and for any purposes.

Thanks.

Diabetes has become the hearing sound almost every part of the country . This may be the pleasant trend of full practice everywhere &certain individual may remain the cardiac of diabetes for which they have to control their food habits & certain regular exercise may help them in their recovery process but such sufferers should not take their trouble of diabetes in a life manner as they should remember it that it is the invitation also for silent killing .

If the people are fortunate enough that they should not have diabetes in their case sugar control is not necessary but for the safe guard & also in the practice of hereditary nature , they should follow certain regular exercise & if the time permits they should take recourse to religion ,& meditation .

This is my personal opinion

Good contributions

Dear Dr K N Sheth

I prefer honey, it's more safe and healthy.

I agree entirely with colleague stated that "

Sugar free tablets or powders are not recommended even for sugar patients, because it has adverse side effects on body "

Let me thank Dr Beemnet for his effective answer.

Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.[7] Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger.[2] If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications.[2]

Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced.[8] There are three main types of diabetes mellitus:[2]

Type 1 DM results from the pancreas's failure to produce enough insulin.[2] This form was previously referred to as "insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus" (IDDM) or "juvenile diabetes".[2] The cause is unknown.[2]

Type 2 DM begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly.[2] As the disease progresses a lack of insulin may also develop.[9] This form was previously referred to as "non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus" (NIDDM) or "adult-onset diabetes".[2] The most common cause is excessive body weight and insufficient exercise.[2]

Type 1

Main article: Diabetes mellitus type 1

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is characterized by loss of the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreatic islets, leading to insulin deficiency. This type can be further classified as immune-mediated or idiopathic. The majority of type 1 diabetes is of the immune-mediated nature, in which a T cell-mediated autoimmune attack leads to the loss of beta cells and thus insulin.[35] It causes approximately 10% of diabetes mellitus cases in North America and Europe. Most affected people are otherwise healthy and of a healthy weight when onset occurs. Sensitivity and responsiveness to insulin are usually normal, especially in the early stages. Type 1 diabetes can affect children or adults, but was traditionally termed "juvenile diabetes" because a majority of these diabetes cases were in children.[citation needed]

"Brittle" diabetes, also known as unstable diabetes or labile diabetes, is a term that was traditionally used to describe the dramatic and recurrent swings in glucose levels, often occurring for no apparent reason in insulin-dependent diabetes. This term, however, has no biologic basis and should not be used.[36] Still, type 1 diabetes can be accompanied by irregular and unpredictable high blood sugar levels, frequently with ketosis, and sometimes with serious low blood sugar levels. Other complications include an impaired counterregulatory response to low blood sugar, infection, gastroparesis (which leads to erratic absorption of dietary carbohydrates), and endocrinopathies (e.g., Addison's disease).[36] These phenomena are believed to occur no more frequently than in 1% to 2% of persons with type 1 diabetes.[37]

Autoimmune attack in type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes is partly inherited, with multiple genes, including certain HLA genotypes, known to influence the risk of diabetes. In genetically susceptible people, the onset of diabetes can be triggered by one or more environmental factors,[38] such as a viral infection or diet. Several viruses have been implicated, but to date there is no stringent evidence to support this hypothesis in humans.[38][39] Among dietary factors, data suggest that gliadin (a protein present in gluten) may play a role in the development of type 1 diabetes, but the mechanism is not fully understood.[40][41]

Type 2

Main article: Diabetes mellitus type 2

Reduced insulin secretion and absorption leads to high glucose content in the blood.

Type 2 DM is characterized by insulin resistance, which may be combined with relatively reduced insulin secretion.[8] The defective responsiveness of body tissues to insulin is believed to involve the insulin receptor. However, the specific defects are not known. Diabetes mellitus cases due to a known defect are classified separately. Type 2 DM is the most common type of diabetes mellitus.[2]

In the early stage of type 2, the predominant abnormality is reduced insulin sensitivity. At this stage, high blood sugar can be reversed by a variety of measures and medications that improve insulin sensitivity or reduce the liver's glucose production.

Type 2 DM is primarily due to lifestyle factors and genetics.[42] A number of lifestyle factors are known to be important to the development of type 2 DM, including obesity (defined by a body mass index of greater than 30), lack of physical activity, poor diet, stress, and urbanization.[13] Excess body fat is associated with 30% of cases in those of Chinese and Japanese descent, 60–80% of cases in those of European and African descent, and 100% of Pima Indians and Pacific Islanders.[8] Even those who are not obese often have a high waist–hip ratio.[8]

Dietary factors also influence the risk of developing type 2 DM. Consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks in excess is associated with an increased risk.[43][44]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes_mellitus

Thanks all RG colleagues for active participation on this issue.

I recommend a periodic exercise and balanced daily diet with low sugar and fresh carbs will surly help to prevent such kind of disease.

Regards,

Emad

This synthetic sugar could lead to cancer. I have diabetes type II since 2004 and I am just fine with no medecine. I eat mostly salads which even improved my overall health. People should look for low glycosidic index food. Very important to lose the fat in the stomach . This is the source of resistance to our natural insulin. Walk fast about half hour after eating. Stop eating after sunset. Cinnamon is good to lower blood sugar. Almonds and olive oil are very good to lower blood sugar and improve overall health. Don't forget to drink water. Eat fish or white meat and avoid red meat. Don't fry food with oil. Eat fresh or steamed or in oven. Avoid totally rice, bread, pizza, fruits only berries could be good. Of course no sweet things. After just 3 months, you start enjoying the difference in mood and physical health and don't want to go back to unhealthy food 😊

The following types of artificial sweetener are commercially available:

· Saccharin - Saccharin is often used in both hot and cold foods as an artificial sweetener. Saccharin, despite initial concerns over its carcinogenic affects, has been approved as a safe and effective sweetener.

· Aspartame - Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that can be better employed in cold foods. Depending on the type, higher temperatures can decrease its sweetening effects. Popular brands include NutraSweet and Equal. Aspartame has been in the media spotlight recently in regards to its safety.

· Acesulfame Potassium - Acesulfame potassium,is another type of low-calorie sweetener suitable for diabetes sufferers. The sweetener can be used in cooking because of its ability to resist heat. Sweet One and Swiss Sweet are both based around this sweetener.

· Sucralose - Sucralose is the most recent low-calorie sweetener around. The sweetener is not affected by heat and generally retains its sweetness in cooking or hot drinks. Splenda is based on Sucralose.

Not an expert on sugarfree impact of insulin.

If they would cut down sugar a lot there would be low insulin, but also no "training" of muscle cells. I would assume the muscle cells would have a lower insulin sensivity, but also the transporters of glucose into the muscle cell will be decreased because GLUT will be downregulated.

So would they decrease sugar intake when they are on the verge of becoming diabetic. Or are they not ingesting sugar (or trying to).

Do they cardiovascular training? Do they do resistance training?

With certain amount of certain proteins that digest quick and are absorbed quick there can also be higher insulin.

For muscle growth you need amino acids, or training. Insulin can help the mTOR pathway and the construction of protein structures.

So more information is needed. To "counter" diabetes danger you need to manage sugar and insulin, and not restrain from it. If they might cut down sugar and sometimes have a sugar high diner or ingestion this is even more dangerous.