Is Stevia Safe for Diabetes?
Stevia has garnered attention with the rise in demand for low-carbohydrate, low-sugar food alternatives. Stevia also has shown promise in medical research for treating such conditions as obesity and high blood pressure since it has a negligible effect on blood glucose, even enhancing glucose tolerance. Therefore, it is attractive as a natural sweetener to diabetics and others on carbohydrate-controlled diets.
Diabetes is a medical condition which should be monitored and treated by a qualified physician or health care practitioner.
Here are some research studies in PubMed on the effect of stevia on diabetes:
Antioxidant, anti-diabetic and renal protective properties of Stevia rebaudiana.
Effect of Rebaudioside A, a diterpenoid on glucose homeostasis in STZ-induced diabetic rats.
Effects of stevia on glycemic and lipid profile of type 2 diabetic patients