Effects of stevia on glycemic and lipid profile of type 2 diabetic patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Objective: Stevia () is a natural and healthy alternative sweetener to sugar and artificial sweeteners, which has become important for human diets and food manufactures. In this study, the effects of stevia or sucralose as tea sweeteners on glycemic and lipid profile of type 2 diabetic patients were investigated.

Materials And Methods: A double-blind clinical trial was carried out in 34 type 2 diabetic patients.