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Artificial sweeteners and diet drinks

Check the exact sweetener and the rest of the drink rather than treating every sugar-free product as one category.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

A sugar-free label does not mean caffeine-free, stimulant-free or suitable for an individual blood-sugar plan. Use ordinary amounts and ask about concentrated or unfamiliar ingredients.

What changes the answer

  • The exact ingredients and caffeine or alcohol shown on the label
  • Serving size and what else you have had across the whole day
  • Whether vomiting, diabetes, dehydration or another condition changes the plan

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When to get individual help

Check the exact item or situation with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist or relevant clinician; the name of a broad category is not enough for a personal decision.