What can I use if I'm allergic to artificial sweeteners including splenda?

I'm insulin depedant and on glucaphage and i'm trying to find something I can use inplace of sugar.

The alternatives that I can think of at the moment are.

1. Stevia, a totally natural sweetener that is an extract from the leaves of a plant native of Paraguay.

2. Honey, we all know where that's from :) BEES :D

can you use honey? maybe check out stevia

ask your doctor for something

Looks like the safest route is nothing.

Honey???

Is there a dietitian that you've been assigned to for counseling? If so, that's the person to ask.

Call your doctor. If there's a product out there that you could use, I'm not aware of it.

kiwi

honey

Have you tried Xylitol?
Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar substitute that is crystalline in form and looks and tastes like sugar. Xylitol is all-natural, not artificial, and is a normal substance used in everyday metabolism. Found mostly in fruits and vegetables, xylitol is perfectly safe for human consumption and has been given the FDA's safest rating as a food additive. Because xylitol is absorbed slowly and only partially utilized by the body, it contains 40% less calories than sugar, about 2.4 calories per gram. Xylitol serves as a popular sugar substitute for diabetics and people with hypoglycemia. It has a LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX (7) and has little effect on blood sugar levels. Xylitol is a great sugar substitute for net carb counters and that low carb diet.
Hope this helps

Artificial Sweeteners are NOT a good alternative for diabetics anyway (In my opinion). Stevia is a natural sweetener from South America that has been used for hundreds of years without any adverse health effects. It can be found in health food stores and is a great alternative to sugar-sweeteners. It can be purchased in packets or liquid form. It will not raise your blood sugar (Zero Carbs). It is VERY CONCENTRATED use a small amount! Xilitol is NOT a good choice, IT is also an artificial sweetener, NOT a Natural-occurring sweetener. Good Hunting...
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DON'T use honey. Its just regular sugar with a little water and proteins. If you are allergic to all artificial sweeteners, I suppose you have to go without.

Stevia. It tastes sweet but does not affect your blood sugar.

http://www.stevia.com/