The Claim
Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with increased insulin resistance independent of changes in body mass index.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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People who drink sugar-sweetened beverages have higher insulin resistance than those who do not, even when their body weight is the same.
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The association between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and increased insulin resistance persists after adjusting for changes in body mass index, suggesting that the metabolic impact of added sugars may extend beyond weight gain.
When people drink sugary beverages, the liver turns the sugar into fat, and this fat builds up inside liver cells. This fat blocks the signals that tell the liver to stop making glucose and to take up sugar from the blood. As a result, the liver keeps releasing too much glucose into the bloodstream, and the body’s cells become less responsive to insulin, leading to high blood sugar and insulin resistance.
What the research says
1 studyEven when people don’t gain weight, drinking sugary sodas still makes their bodies worse at handling sugar, which can lead to diabetes. This study shows sugar itself, not just weight gain, is the problem.
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