The effect of artificial sweeteners on blood glucose

There is an association between consumption of artificial sweeteners and type 2 diabetes but no definitive investigations have shown a clear elevation of blood glucose after use of artificial sweeteners.

The aim of this study is to look at the effects of including artificial sweeteners on blood glucose when consumed for 2 weeks. This is a crossover study which means you will be asked to consume soft drink with and without artificial sweeteners for 2 weeks each with a 4-week period on no soft drinks (washout).

Are you:

Aged 18 -75 years

No known diabetes or prediabetes

Not taking mediaction or supplements that may influence glucose levels

Normal thyroid status

No metabolic disorder

No known allergies/intolerances to the foods invlved

Not a consumer of artificial sweetners

Must be agreeable to consuming 0.5l soft drink daily for four (4) weeks.

For all queries regarding this study, please contact (08) 8302 1365 or email unisa.researchvolunteers@unisa.edu.au

This project has been approved by the UniSA Human Research Ethics Committee.