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Pre Diabetics Condition
My father is in pre diabetic condition where the sugar level is around 175. Can he have a tea made up of Stevia powder on a daily basis.
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Dr. Tanvi Parikh
Endocrinologist
11 yrs exp
Pune
Ideally all sweeteners should be avoided. If he absolutely has to stevia is preferred sweetener , because it is plant based. Sugar of 175 after meal or fasting is on higher side, may require medicines.
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