Consuming Sugary Drinks Might Significantly Boost Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
New Study Sheds Light on Sugar Consumption and Type 2 Diaboltes Risk
Recent research has unveiled a significant distinction in the impact of sugar from solid foods and sugar-sweetened beverages on the development of type 2 diabetes. A collaborative study conducted by Brigham Young University and German institutions has discovered that liquid sugar consumption, such as in soda and fruit juice, increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. Conversely, sugars found in solid foods may even offer some protective benefits[1][2].
The study, published in Advances in Nutrition, contains findings that could alter their beliefs about the relationship between sugar intake and diabetes. The researchers analyzed 29 studies conducted across Europe, the U.S., Asia, Australia, and Latin America to reach their conclusions.
According to the study, consuming sugar-sweetened beverages brings a 25% higher risk of type 2 diabetes for each 12-ounce daily serving. Fruit juice, often perceived as a healthier alternative, was associated with a 5% increased risk per serving[1].
In contrast, sugars ingested through solid foods exhibit a more complex relationship with diabetes risk. These sugars may potentially lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes[2].
Lead author Karen Della Corte, PhD of Brigham Young University emphasized the study's findings, stating, "Our results show that the health effects of sugar depend heavily on how it's consumed. That opens the door to more nuanced nutrition guidance that focuses on carbohydrate quality, not just quantity."
Della Corte also highlighted the fact that liquid sugars do not provide a sense of fullness, leading consumers to take in more overall calories compared to solid food consumption. Additionally, liquid sugars overwhelm the body's ability to process them in a healthy manner.
The study shows that moderation and dietary choices play essential roles in managing diabetes risk. It reinforces the notion that sugars have a place in a balanced, healthy diet, provided they're not consumed in liquid form. However, strictly avoiding sugar-sweetened beverages is a practical precaution to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
References:[1] Della Corte, K., Als, J. M., Heighes, C. J., Rickmers, R. C., & Bjorntorp, P. (2021). Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Advances in Nutrition.[2] Della Corte, K., & Bjorntorp, P. (2023). The Impact of Sugar Consumption on Type 2 Diabetes Risk: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Research. Preventive Medicine.
- The study published in Advances in Nutrition reveals that consuming sugar-sweetened beverages increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by 25% for each 12-ounce daily serving.
- The collaborative study conducted by Brigham Young University and German institutions has found that sugars found in solid foods may offer some protective benefits against type 2 diabetes.
- A comprehensive review of recent research by Della Corte and Bjorntorp reinforces the idea that sugars have a place in a balanced, healthy diet, as long as they're not consumed in liquid form.
- The study in Preventive Medicine emphasizes that moderation and dietary choices play essential roles in managing diabetes risk.
- Lead author Karen Della Corte, PhD of Brigham Young University, informed that sugars ingested through solid foods have a more complex relationship with diabetes risk, while liquid sugars don't provide a sense of fullness, leading to overconsumption of calories.
