Student Question: Does sorbitol get absorbed in the diabetic patient?

Taken from:

http://www.healthytipsdirectory.com/anti-aging/benefits-of-prune-juice-and-good-health/

"The content of sorbitol in prune juice is amazingly high. The sugar is a complex polysaccharide, meaning that it’s an extended chain of sugar-like molecules. When ingested, it tends to absorb a lot of water and stays in gut. In fact, because it’s not absorbed in the same way as glucose, sorbitol is often used as a sweetener that is calorie free."