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19. sugary beverages are linked to type 2 diabetes

Mon Jul 6, 2015, 12:34 AM

Jul 2015

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Not sugar in general... sugary beverages. The reasoning is probably that it's not merely the amount of sugar that is the problem, but rather, consuming that much of it that fast, which really can only happen if you drink it. That's not to say that sugar in general doesn't have health consequences, but the soft drinks are pretty much the only ways you can overwhelm your system with that much sugar that quickly, and that seems to cause the most severe health impact.

Some info here:

http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/understanding-carbohydrates/sugar-and-desserts.html

The Hype About Sugar

The myth that sugar causes diabetes is commonly accepted by many people. This is a complicated issue. Eating sugar has nothing to do with developing type 1 diabetes. Type 1 is caused by genetics and other unknown factors that trigger the disease.

One of the biggest risk factors for type 2 diabetes is being overweight, and a diet high in calories from any source contributes to weight gain. However, research has shown that drinking sugary drinks is linked to type 2 diabetes, and the American Diabetes Association recommends that people limit their intake of sugar-sweetened beverages to help prevent diabetes.

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Sugar is literally killing us: The stunning fatality rates behind our soda addiction [View all] marmar Jul 2015 OP

I'm sorry, my incredulity is difficult to contain... pipoman Jul 2015 #1

Yeah, I agree it's not so easy to single out soda. Marr Jul 2015 #9

There's a difference between sugary drinks and sugary food AZ Progressive Jul 2015 #18

My point is that the same people who overindulge in soda pipoman Jul 2015 #31

theres no sugar in that coke d_r Jul 2015 #53

I never knew ice cream had much sugar (if any) Reter Jul 2015 #59

sugary beverages are linked to type 2 diabetes thesquanderer Jul 2015 #19

That's a little like blaming rape victims - what the sweets industry has done is an assault... jtuck004 Jul 2015 #24

Post removed Post removed Jul 2015 #30

I'm replying now so that I can add a zinger after your post is hidden Orrex Jul 2015 #32

It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere. Voltaire jtuck004 Jul 2015 #43

we often rationalize our own utter stupidity as some rare form of wit. LanternWaste Jul 2015 #51

The soda bottle openings are forced into people's mouths? The2ndWheel Jul 2015 #36

It can be both convenient and vapid to resume there is no coercion in the free market LanternWaste Jul 2015 #52

no, just no Amishman Jul 2015 #37

Do you work for the sugar industry, or just sell heroin? Heroin dealers, at least, hjave morals. jtuck004 Jul 2015 #48

This made me remember that absurd South Park episode parodying Rob Reiner and smoking Amishman Jul 2015 #56

Maybe you shouldn't defend killers and thieves. Not carrying water for scum sucking parasites jtuck004 Jul 2015 #58

"an assault on innocent people." You started with a faulty premise. jonno99 Jul 2015 #61

I think it definitely has boosted type 2 diabetes, especially people who are not obese Marrah_G Jul 2015 #2

This is important BrotherIvan Jul 2015 #3

"especially liquid sugar and high fructose which is very toxic." And you have a reputable source cstanleytech Jul 2015 #16

What gets me is how every beverage just has to be MORE SoCalDem Jul 2015 #4

hardest habit I've ever kicked olddots Jul 2015 #5

"sugary" drinks actually usually have high fructose corn syrup in them which makes them worse. cui bono Jul 2015 #6

Was about to post something similar. Fawke Em Jul 2015 #8

Yep. There's a Mexican food place near where I used to work that gets the Mexican coke. cui bono Jul 2015 #11

Pepsi Throwback is made with sugar, not HFCS Ino Jul 2015 #26

Most Costcos carry reasonably priced cases of Mexican coke now... cascadiance Jul 2015 #45

Right about diet sodas... thesquanderer Jul 2015 #17

One key thing though is the part where it says cstanleytech Jul 2015 #20

There is no salt in coke or diet coke, don't know about others (n/t) thesquanderer Jul 2015 #21

I know they use it in diet pepsi, wonder what diet sodas the women were drinking exactly. nt cstanleytech Jul 2015 #23

i detested diet sodas shanti Jul 2015 #44

re: "it's not a good idea to drink your calories!" thesquanderer Jul 2015 #46

"artificial sweeteners are bad for you, most likely they cause cancer" goldent Jul 2015 #22

Donald Rumsfeld and the Strange History of Aspartame Oilwellian Jul 2015 #50

at normal levels studies fail to show increased cancer risk Amishman Jul 2015 #54

I think the kosher version of Coke is ok too - TBF Jul 2015 #34

One of my two biggest peeves in food... SoapBox Jul 2015 #7

Yes ... and nitrates and nitrites. lpbk2713 Jul 2015 #10

You are so right. 840high Jul 2015 #14

It is amazing what they put sugar in just to get you addicted to it. cui bono Jul 2015 #12

My ex died in 2008 from this moonbeam23 Jul 2015 #13

Soda, shmoda...it'sin everything PennyK Jul 2015 #15

so much this... Feron Jul 2015 #60

. trinidad Jul 2015 #25

We decided to drop sodas, both sweetened and artificially sweetened. Android3.14 Jul 2015 #27

My husband is not fat and has type 2 diabetes. Vinca Jul 2015 #28

Type 2 does have a genetic component, however.. Feron Jul 2015 #62

I've tried to quit drinking pop so many times A Little Weird Jul 2015 #29

I stopped drinking soda in October 2014 Orrex Jul 2015 #33

Sales of soda continue to fall -- lower now than in 1995 GreatGazoo Jul 2015 #35

Actually, Glaceau, the company who created Vitamin Water Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2015 #38

You're close: Glacéau is a french sounding brand created by Energy Brands and the original product GreatGazoo Jul 2015 #40

You're right... Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2015 #41

sugar doesnt kill, people do HFRN Jul 2015 #39

the Europeans I know are always thrown when we mention that the real-sugar soda's the healthy one MisterP Jul 2015 #42

Actual suger or HFCS. Few sodas use sugar. hobbit709 Jul 2015 #47

Ridiculous. It's something else. Not a Fan Jul 2015 #49

I never drink sodas or even fruit juices. RebelOne Jul 2015 #55

I thank my lucky stars that my mother never allowed soda in the house when cwydro Jul 2015 #57