US EditionSugar consumed through soda, fruit juice consistently linked to higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes
- Researchers from Brigham Young University published a 2025 study linking sugary drinks and fruit juice to higher type 2 diabetes risk worldwide.
- They performed a meta-analysis examining the health records of more than 500,000 individuals from various continents to assess how sugar intake influences the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes.
- The study found that each additional 350 ml of sugar-sweetened beverages raised diabetes risk by 25%, and each 250 ml of fruit juice raised risk by 5%, with no safe minimum intake level.
- Lead author Karen Della Corte emphasized that this research is the first to clearly demonstrate how varying types of sugars influence the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, underscoring the importance of stricter guidelines for sugars consumed in liquid form.
- The findings suggest that sugar in beverages disrupts liver metabolism more than sugars in whole foods, implying future dietary guidelines should differentiate sugar by source and form.
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Sugar consumed through soda, fruit juice consistently linked to higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes
For years, we've been told that sugar is a major culprit behind the global rise in type 2 diabetes. Now, emerging evidence from BYU researchers adds nuance to that message, suggesting that not all sugar sources carry the same risk.
Global spread of type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is spreading globally like an epidemic and it’s often said that high sugar consumption is a major cause. However a new study has revealed that not all types of sugar pose the same risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Conducted by Brigham Young University in the United States the research found that high consumption of sugar in sodas soft drinks and fruit juices significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. The study analyz…
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