Artificial sweeteners under scrutiny: could they worsen prediabetes?
NCT ID NCT05337098
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether the artificial sweeteners aspartame and sucralose affect blood sugar control in adults aged 40 and older with prediabetes. Participants will receive either one of the sweeteners or a placebo as part of their diet for 8 weeks. Researchers will monitor blood sugar levels continuously and through glucose tolerance tests to see if these sweeteners impair glucose regulation.
What this could mean
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Active substance
aspartame and sucralose (artificial sweeteners)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that certain artificial sweeteners harm blood sugar control in older adults with prediabetes, guiding safer dietary choices.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the sweeteners may have no effect.
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Virginia Tech
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