Sweetened drinks increase the risk of diabetes in particular

How do sweetened beverages affect the risk of diabetes??

Researchers now found that consuming sweetened beverages increases the chances of developing diabetes more than other fructose-containing foods.

Scientists at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto found in their recent research that consuming sweetened beverages increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes more than other fructose-containing foods. The physicians published the results of their study in the English-language journal British Medical Journal (BMJ).

Scientists reviewed results from 155 studies

Sweetened beverages present a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than most other fructose (a naturally occurring sugar), the experts explain. Much of the drinks with natural fructose (such as fruits, vegetables, honey and natural fruit juices) do not appear to have any deleterious effects on blood sugar levels, the experts add. Sweetened drinks, on the other hand, provide a lot of nutrient-poor energy and this could lead to harmful effects. For their study, the researchers reviewed 155 different studies that examined the effects of different dietary sources of fructose sugar on blood sugar levels in people with and without diabetes. These subjects were medically monitored for a period of twelve months.

Further research is needed

Some fruit and fruit juices could have beneficial effects on blood sugar and insulin control, especially in people with diabetes, if these foods do not provide excessive calories, according to the physicians. The findings may help provide recommendations on important food sources for fructose in the prevention and treatment of diabetes, said study author John Sievenpiper of St. Michael's Hospital. The expert added, however, that further research on this topic is necessary.

How does the daily consumption of sweetened beverages affect you??

However, the current study confirms a study published in 2010 by the American Diabetes Association. In this study, it was found that those who consume one sugary drink once or several times a day have a 26 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to people who do not consume such drinks. (As)