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Kari Garner, MS RDN LD CDCES

Diabetes + Sugar Alcohols, Artificial Sweeteners and more! 🍽

Published 12 days ago • 1 min read

👋 Hey Reader, let's talk about sugar-free products!

Welcome back to the Springtime Nutrition community, where you will learn to Flourish with Diabetes.

Sugar Alcohols vs. Artificial Sweeteners?
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Sugar Alcohols- Ingredients you may see on the nutrition label:

  • Erythritol
  • Mannitol
  • Xylitol + more

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Artificial Sweeteners- brands you may find at grocery stores or restaurants:

  • Equal
  • Splenda
  • Sweet n Low + many more

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Learn more about Sugar Alcohols & Artificial Sweeteners, specifically 2 popular ones- Erythritol and Allulose.

✉️ Questions? Suggestions? ✉️

Please email me with any diabetes topics you would like to learn more about, such as:

  • Medications
  • Diet
  • Exercise
  • Tips and tricks
  • Recipes

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My email address is at the bottom of this email. I would appreciate any feedback or suggestions.

For more information on living with Type 2 or Prediabetes,

My newsletter is designed to keep you updated on the latest information, products and services to help you balance your blood sugars, as well as tips to make life with diabetes easier.

Whether you are newly diagnosed with diabetes or have had it for years.... I am here to help you prevent the progression of any type of diabetes.

Thanks for being here! Please reach out with questions!

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Kari Garner, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES

Owner, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Registered Dietitian

Springtime Nutrition LLC

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Kari Garner, MS RDN LD CDCES

I can help you Flourish with Diabetes!

As the fearless owner of Springtime Nutrition, LLC as well as a clinician, I have over 18 years of experience with diabetes care. I am Certified in Diabetes Care & Education as well as a Registered Dietitian, and here to guide you on your journey with diabetes!

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