artificial sweetners

Dr Chandra M Gulhati
Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi

Q: Dear Doc,I am a diabetic. I am taking artificial sweetners with my coffee and tea. Now I hear that they are harmful to the heart. Please advise.

A:There are several sugar substitutes available in the market. You have not given the name but those containing aspertame such as Sugar Free are harmless and can be used over long periods without any side effect.