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To add to that, they seem to have anticipated the OP's reaction since it was mirrored by the Calorie Control Council (industry cartel?) and are literally saying: if the study is sound and if you are worried about clotting or heart disease you need to watch your intake. This is because they claim the amount that was used was the same amount in common sugar-free sodas.

If the OP is saying their intake is way higher than that and that the only way they can reduce that is to return to their old sugar habit and become clinically obese, then yeah, without additional information I guess it's better to stay on sweeteners. But if you're escaping a burning building and are in danger of getting hit by a car when doing so, the course of action is to avoid getting hit by the car -- not run back into the burning building or wait till the car hits you.

If you live in a place with accessible healthcare (easy access, fast appointments, or cheap, depending on your criteria) you should just keep tabs on your heart at least.