Always consult appropriate institutional guidelines and ensure protocols are approved by relevant ethical boards (e.g., IACUC, IRB)
The decision to switch should involve shared decision-making between patient and clinician, considering HbA1c targets, weight management goals, cardiovascular risk profile, and individual preferences
Yes, your sugars will be lower, but no, you will not be healthier
Additives and ingredients: Some patients find that certain nonnutritive sweeteners, sugar alcohols (sorbitol, maltitol), or other additives may trigger gastrointestinal distress
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