ASK A NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL: DOES DRINKING DIET SODA CAUSE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR TO RISE?

Expert opinion from Kelsey Masso

Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management /Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition · 2 years of experience · USA

No, diet soda contains no calories or sugar, so it will not affect your blood sugar levels immediately after drinking it. However, research suggests that artificial sweeteners in diet soda may cause insulin spikes in the blood, regardless of blood sugar levels. This can actually worsen insulin sensitivity over time, potentially raising blood sugar levels. Therefore, it is best to avoid diet soda if you are trying to keep your blood sugar levels under control.

Expert opinion from Georgios Christos Bakolas

Master Science in Sport Nutrition · 3 years of experience · UK

Diet soda contains a wide variety of sweeteners which have been linked with insulin spikes in blood which can worsens insulin sensitivity, increase of blood sugar levels, weight gain and last but not least, metabolic syndrome.

Expert opinion from Shirin Malek

Masters of Science in Nutritional Science and Didactic Program in Dietetics · 10 years of experience · Canada

No, drinking diet soda does not cause your blood sugar to rise. However, it can have other negative health effects on your body since it has artificial sweetener.

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