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Sugary soft drinks linked to raised risk of diabetes – Beverage News

By : Christina Thomas | 0 Comments | On : May 11, 2013 | Category : Beverage News, Health News

‘One soft drink a day increases Type 2 diabetes risk by a fifth,’ The Independent warns, reporting on a European study that has examined the relationship between type 2 diabetes and sugary drinks.

The study – one of the largest of its kind – found strong links between sugary drink consumption and an increase in a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It attempted to assess the potential effects of various soft drinks on diabetes risk, including:

  • sugar-sweetened drinks, such as cola
  • artificially sweetened drinks, such as diet cola
  • fruit juices and nectars (diluted fruit juices that may contain sugar or sweeteners)

Read more: nhs.uk – Sugary soft drinks linked to raised risk of diabetes – Beverage News

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