Replacing artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) with water did not lead to improvements in glycemic control over 24 weeks in adults with type 2 diabetes.
The water-substitution arm showed a statistically significant 0.29% higher HbA1c compared to the group that continued ASB consumption.
No significant differences were observed in secondary measures such as body weight, fasting insulin, or continuous glucose monitor metrics.
The findings challenge the clinical assumption that water is always a superior substitute for ASBs in the context of diabetes management.
Introduction: The Sweetener Dilemma in Diabetes Management
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