The Claim
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is genetically correlated with increased intake of artificial sweeteners in coffee, cereal, and tea among individuals of European ancestry.
What the research says
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Among people of European ancestry, genetic patterns associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus are linked to higher consumption of artificial sweeteners in coffee, cereal, and tea.
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is genetically correlated with increased intake of artificial sweeteners in coffee, cereal, and tea, suggesting shared biological or behavioral factors may influence both traits in individuals of European ancestry.
Drinking artificially sweetened coffee or eating sweetened cereal lowers a blood fat called HDL-C, which makes it harder for the body to remove cholesterol and use sugar properly. This causes muscle and fat cells to resist insulin, and the pancreas can't release enough insulin to control blood sugar, leading to type 2 diabetes.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with type 2 diabetes tend to drink more artificially sweetened coffee, tea, or eat more sweetened cereal—and the study shows it’s not just because they’re trying to cut sugar; their genes may make them more likely to do both.
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