Drinking sugary beverages raises the risk of type 2 diabetes more than eating sugary foods, claims a new study
The research, from Brigham Young University (BYU) in the US, found that sugary drinks – including sodas and fruit juices – were associated with a higher risk of developing the disease, while no such connection was observed for sugar consumed through food.
Dr Karen Della Corte, lead author of the study and BYU nutrition science professor, said that the study “highlights why drinking your sugar – whether from soda or juice – is more problematic for health than eating it.”
