Overview

• The systematic review and meta-analysis included data from over half a million participants across multiple continents, marking it the largest study of its kind.
• Each additional 12-oz serving of sugar-sweetened beverages per day was associated with a 25% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
• The study found that every extra 8-oz glass of fruit juice per day corresponded to a 5% increase in diabetes risk.
• Researchers attribute the heightened risk to rapid spikes in blood glucose and liver overload caused by isolated sugars in drinks.
• Sugars consumed within whole fruits, dairy or grains did not raise diabetes risk, leading experts to recommend tailoring dietary guidelines to sugar source and form.