Does diet coke affect blood sugar?
If you are a diabetic patient, sweet drinks and carbonated drinks to be avoided. The most commonly distributed version of Diet Coke (and majority of beverages using artificial sweeteners) relies on Aspartame, which has been blamed by some scientists and medical professionals for possibly causing serious illnesses (such as cancer, brain tumors, brain lesions, and lymphoma) when consumed in large quantities. One of the chemicals produced by aspartame after ingestion is methanol. It should be noted that Coca-Cola has now released Diet Coke sweetened with sucralose (also known as Splenda), although it is not as common. An article published in The Independent on 27 May 2007 highlights the dangers of sodium benzoate in soft drinks. According to the article, the sodium benzoate combines with the ascorbic acid (vitamin C, E300) in the drink to form benzene, a carcinogen. Concerning the combination of sodium benzoate and citric acid, The Coca-Cola Company has reformulated its products so that t
