Sugar Substitutes and Type 2 Diabetes Types of Sugar Substitutes: There are several types of sugar substitutes available, including: 1. Artificial sweeteners: These are synthetic sugar substitutes that are much sweeter than sugar, so only small amounts are needed. Examples include aspartame (Equal, NutraSweet), saccharin (Sweet'N Low), and sucralose (Splenda). 2. Sugar alcoho... https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/sugar-substitutes-and-type-2-diabetes-are-they-safe-alternatives/3813