If you are trying to reduce the amount of sugar and calories in your diet, you may want to switch to artificial sweeteners or other sugar substitutes. Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes are found in many foods and drinks marketed as “sugar-free” and “diet.”

Consuming a lot of sugar increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. Therefore, people at risk of the disease need to cut down on sugar intake in addition to a healthy diet and exercise.