luvstoquilt

No way! I don't drink diet drinks and hate sugar subs...Our Dr. told us FDA really screwed up when they okayed Aspertem. (likely misspelled)

zkosh

The extent of the article may be an exaggeration, but I do believe much of what it says. I have a friend who has problems using her hands when she drinks diet drinks or consumes other foods containing Aspartame. Personally, I have a Diet Coke habit that I have to watch! Water is much better, I know, but I don't always follow what is best for me. My goal is to limit how much I drink and I think that solves my personal problem with it. Thanks for sharing your concern.

gramma nancy

I'm in the "everything in moderation -- including moderation" camp.

Do what works for you and don't worry about the rest. Demonizing aspartame/HFCS/saccharin/whatever seems to be a national obsession. We've got to learn that there's a market for everything -- or it wouldn't be produced and sold anymore.

BettyB

I am not a diabetic but it runs in my family, I do not count carbs or anything else. I am in my 70's and slightly over weight, other than that fairly healthy, no headaches, no allergies, etc and I drink 3 or 4 diet cokes a day, love them can't stand the ones with sugar lol.

Pam B

I have no doubt in my mind that consuming large amounts of diet soda are bad for you. However, I still drink 1 dt soda a day. I like having something fizzy and do not care for the sweetness of regular soda. The rest of the day, I drink water with lemon or unsweetened iced tea.

CajunQuilter2

No diet for me, gives me migraines......

EllieGirl

I quit drinking soda of any kind over 30 years ago. I took a medication for my asthma that caused stomach ulcers. Once the medication was stopped the ulcers went away. Anyway, I never went back to drinking soda. I just drink water, milk, and wine.

caspharm

I gave up sodas a long time ago and never could stand diet sodas. The diet ones always tasted more metallic to me. I do on occasion miss cream soda and root beer, but can't stand the carbonation.

cwcquilters

I have read of similar things happening to people that use these types of drinks and with using it as an additive to tea and coffee.

bearisgray

I know two or three people that get really sick when they ingest aspartame.

I can tolerate it, but I prefer to avoid it when I can.