Consuming artificial sweeteners may raise diabetes risk for your children and grandchildren

A range of carbonated drinks are displayed in a Tesco supermarket in London - (Getty)

Artificial sweeteners like sucralose and stevia, promoted as healthier alternatives to sugar, may alter gene expression and potentially increase the risk of diabetes in future generations, a new study warns.

A growing body of research suggests the negative effects of artificial sweeteners may be passed down to offspring due to their impact on gene activity.