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    Diabetes Glossary: X

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    Diabetes Glossary: Y
    Published on 15 January 2019Updated on 29 October 2023
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    A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

    xylitol (ZY-lih-tall):

    a carbohydrate-based sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; provides calories. Found in some mints and chewing gum.

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