Can low-calorie sweeteners be used safely?
Two low-calorie sweeteners- saccharin and aspartame – are on the market. They should be used in limited amounts because they contain small amounts of dextrin or lactose, which are natural sugars. Saccharin has also been reported to cause bladder cancer in animals. Ask your doctor about using low-calorie sweeteners. Dietetic sweets like candies, cakes, ice cream and pastries are not recommended for diabetics because they may actually contain more calories than products sweetened with sugar. Many dietetic products contain fat, flour and sweeteners that should not be eaten on a diabetic diet and, when they are eaten, must be calculated in the diet.
