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I Have So Many Questions But Will Start Small. I Have Nearly Stopped Sugar In Coffee And Use About 1/4 Tsp Xylitol Per Cup. I Drink Often.

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Johannesburg, ZA

Is it a decent substitute?

August 19
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A DiabetesTeam Member

It's great that you're mindful of your sugar intake in coffee. Here are some points from the knowledge base that might be helpful:

- Artificial Sweeteners: While xylitol is a common sugar substitute, be aware that some artificial sweeteners may not be ideal for diabetes management
- Alternatives: Consider using Show Full Answer

It's great that you're mindful of your sugar intake in coffee. Here are some points from the knowledge base that might be helpful:

- Artificial Sweeteners: While xylitol is a common sugar substitute, be aware that some artificial sweeteners may not be ideal for diabetes management.
- Alternatives: Consider using unsweetened almond milk or plain half-and-half, which are naturally low in carbs.
- Adjusting Taste: It might take time for your taste buds to adjust to less sweetness, but many find that unsweetened coffee can eventually satisfy the same cravings without causing a sugar spike.

If you have more specific questions, feel free to ask!

August 19

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