Why artificial sweeteners aren’t safe bets against diabetes or weight loss

Ever since chemists from Johns Hopkins accidentally discovered saccharin last century, artificial sweeteners have been looked upon as a boon not just for diabetics but also those who wanted to control their blood sugar and yet indulge that sweet tooth.
Synthetic zero-calorie sweeteners are, however, at best a “sweet bridge” in a person’s zero-sugar journey and can indirectly affect the body’s ability to process insulin — the cause of sugar — when used long-term.