Yes! There are eight artificial sweeteners, also known as low-calorie sweeteners or sugar substitutes that are either approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or on the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list. Many scientific studies have found these sweeteners to be safe to eat. For people with diabetes, they can be used to help satisfy your “sweet tooth” without having an impact on your blood glucose or adding additional calories. Choosing “diet” soda in place of regular soda or sweetening unsweetened tea with a pink, yellow, blue or green packet may help improve your blood glucose levels.