Ep. 5: Diet Soda Myths: Blood Sugar, Insulin & the Truth About Aspartame
In this episode of Simplifying Diabetes, we're unpacking one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—topics in nutrition: diet soda.
After a recent viral post, I received thousands of comments ranging from genuine questions to strong accusations—everything from "this spikes insulin" to "you must be getting paid by soda companies." So let's talk about it.
As a registered dietitian and diabetes educator, I'm breaking down what the research actually says about diet soda, aspartame, blood sugar, insulin response, and cancer risk—without fear-mongering or oversimplification.
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