There is a growing body of evidence linking increased risk of Type 2 diabetes with consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. Previous evidence attributes insulin resistance to excess adiposity resulting from high sugar intake. A new review suggests, however, that high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages may boost diabetes risk even for individuals who are not overweight or obese.
Researchers combined data from seventeen observational studies to create a pool of 38,253 people. The researchers adjusted the data to factor out adiposity levels of the study subjects. After the adjustment was made, the results indicated that drinking one soda per day increased the likelihood of developing Type 2 diabetes by thirteen percent, drinking one artificially sweetened beverage per day increased risk by eight percent, and drinking one fruit juice per day increased risk of diagnosis by seven percent. These results show that daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages increases diabetes risk regardless of weight status.
One can of Coke packs in thirty-nine grams of sugar. Consuming that much sugar at one time quickly spikes blood sugar, stimulating the pancreas to pump out insulin. Over time, insulin resistance can occur even in people at a normal weight.
Bottom Line: It is important to limit the amount of added sugars in our diet to help prevent chronic disease such as Type 2 diabetes. Try substituting a soda for a seltzer water with a squeeze of lime and some mint sprigs, or drink unsweetened, homemade ice tea.
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