Patient's question:
What are the differences between xylitol and sugar? Why can diabetics eat xylitol? What are the differences between xylitol and sugar? Why can diabetics eat xylitol?Doctor's answer:
Xylitol is a natural plant-based sweetener extracted from plants such as birch trees, oak trees, corn cobs, and sugarcane. Xylitol can effectively reduce the amount of cariogenic bacteria in the mouth. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that pregnant women take an appropriate amount of xylitol three months before the baby is born to reduce cariogenic bacteria in the mouth, making it the best sweetener for preventing tooth decay.Advice: In addition, xylitol does not require insulin to participate in metabolism in the body, does not raise blood sugar levels, and can eliminate the three excessive symptoms (excessive thirst, excessive urination, excessive hunger) in diabetic patients. Therefore, it is a safe sweetener, nutritional supplement, and auxiliary treatment for diabetics.