Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants, fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, raspberries, mushrooms and cauliflowers. It is a sugar alcohol, also known as a polyol, has a similar level of sweetness to sugar with a lower calorific impact and much lower glycaemic index than sugar.

By 2030, almost 400,000 Americans a year will die of diabetes - many of them unnecessarily. Synthetic biology companies are working hard to ensure that’s not the case. Here’s a look into the next generation of continuous glucose monitoring systems and low-calorie sugar alternatives set to change the outlook for health in the U.S. and worldwide.