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If taken in large quantities (or quantities larger than what is safe for you), dextrose can have serious effects. It is strongly recommended that people with certain conditions, including diabetes, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia and edema do not put dextrose into their bodies.
Not as a Sweetener. Dextrose shouldn't be used as a sweetener because of its high glycemic index. If you use dextrose instead of sugar in your baked goods or other recipes, your blood sugar level will peak quickly, which could negatively impact your diabetes control.