How Xylitol Can Improve Your Dental Health

3. Xylitol Benefits: Diabetes Management

Xylitol is an attractive flavor-enhancing option for individuals with diabetes and those who want to avoid blood sugar spikes. According to an American Diabetes Association study, the body cannot metabolize xylitol and skew the balance of glucose and insulin as sugar would. Xylitol's glycemic index (GI) ranges from seven to 13 while table sugar's GI is between 68 and 100. Government studies suggest that while xylitol intake contributes to a small increase in blood sugar, it does not exert the same impact on blood sugar levels as refined carbohydrates.

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