When it comes to low-calorie sweeteners (which practically includes all of them), there is no risk of excessive blood glucose increase, even when combined with coffee.
There can be a debate about whether coffee is beneficial to health, as the health benefits often associated with it are mostly related to a healthy population. Meanwhile, in individuals with metabolic disorders, its side effects are shown to affect health to a much greater extent. Additionally, it is necessary to consider individual differences, as caffeine metabolism is primarily driven by genetics, influencing the overall impact of coffee consumption on each of us.
For diabetics, I do not advocate the use of artificial sweeteners not only because they are unnecessary (= sweeteners are not essential), but also because they are counterproductive in their nature. If you want to make exceptions, use sources of inulin (e.g., chicory syrup), which also function as a prebiotic.
Questions answered by
Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system
Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.