Sugar free or stevia for tea

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Asked for Female, 31 Years

My mother has diabetes. I wanted to know if sugar free or stevia can be used for tea or coffee or milk. Is it safe to consume stevia? Does it impact any health condition. As she has diabetes and blood pressure. Which sugar alternate is ok to consume in lesser quantity. Please suggest.

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Dr. Subhankar Datta

Diabetologist 12 yrs exp Howrah

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Dr. Ankit Jain

Diabetologist 9 yrs exp Delhi

Yes it's a plant derivative and can be used as a sweetner

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Dr. Suhas Khaire Endocrinologist 12 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Suhas Khaire

Endocrinologist 12 yrs exp Pune

Hello stevia is basically plant bases sugar substitute... U can use it as sweetener..

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