Funnily enough 'sweeteners' as a class are so diverse that any claim that 'recent studies' universally show a common effect can be thrown straight into the rubbish bin.
Erithritol, Stevia, and Aspartame are all so wildly different that it is implausible they share a common mode of action.
Well that's a bold statement based on nothing...
> pretty sure it spikes insulin somewhat,
Pretty sure "pretty sure" isn't the basis upon which to set health or food safety policy.