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Sugary Drinks Heighten Diabetes Risk While Solid Sugars Pose Less Harm

Analysis of more than a million adults indicates that fast absorption of liquid sugars without accompanying fiber or protein accelerates metabolic harm.

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Overview

  • Each additional 12-ounce serving of sugar-sweetened beverages is linked to a 25% rise in type 2 diabetes risk.
  • Every extra daily glass of fruit juice increases diabetes risk by roughly 5%.
  • Consuming about 20 grams of sugars in solid foods was associated with a slightly lower or neutral risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
  • Researchers found no threshold of sugary beverage intake that is risk-free for type 2 diabetes.
  • The study highlights the need for dietary guidelines that account for food matrix factors like fiber, protein and fat when evaluating sugar’s health effects.