The Claim
Chronic consumption of added sugars and sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with an increased incidence of type 2 diabetes.
What the research says
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People who regularly consume added sugars and sugar-sweetened beverages have a higher rate of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who do not.
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Chronic consumption of added sugars and sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with increased incidence of type 2 diabetes.
Eating too much sugar causes blood glucose to spike repeatedly, forcing the pancreas to pump out more insulin. Over time, muscles and fat cells stop responding to insulin, so glucose stays high. The pancreas keeps working harder until it can't produce enough insulin anymore, leading to diabetes.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who drank one or more sugary drinks a day were much more likely to get type 2 diabetes than those who drank them rarely—this study followed tens of thousands of women and found a clear link.
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