Which one of the following chemicals is an artificial sweetener prescribed to diabetic persons ?

Aspartame is a synthetic, non-saccharide artificial sweetener that is approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose [t1]. It is classified as a non-nutritive sweetener because it provides intense sweetness without significantly impacting blood glucose levels, making it a common sugar substitute prescribed for or used by diabetic persons [t4][t7]. Unlike glucose, sucrose, and maltose—which are natural sugars that raise blood sugar levels and must be limited by diabetics to prevent hyperglycemia [c1][t6]—aspartame does not contain the carbohydrates that trigger an insulin response [t8]. The FDA and other health organizations have approved aspartame as safe for the general public, including those managing diabetes, as it allows for sweetness in the diet without the caloric and glycemic load of traditional sugars [t5][t6].

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1. [1] Science , class X (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 6: Control and Coordination > Do You Know? > p. 110
2. [2] https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/aspartame-and-other-sweeteners-food