Archive · 28 May 2025
Sugary Drinks And Juice Consumption Linked To Higher Diabetes Risk
Drinking sugary drinks like soda and juice might make it more likely to get type 2 diabetes.
A study shows that every sugary drink increases this risk.
Unlike whole fruits that have fiber to slow sugar absorption, these drinks have isolated sugars which quickly enter the bloodstream.
This could lead to health problems.
So, it's better to eat your sugar from whole foods, or try alternatives.
Sugary drinks, including fruit juice, are linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
Drinking one extra 350ml serving of sugary drinks increases the risk by 25%.
Consuming 250ml of fruit juice daily increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by 5%.
Unlike fruit juice, whole fruits contain fiber that slows sugar absorption.
The study analyzed data from over half a million people across different continents.
- Who
- Researchers from Brigham Young University (BYU) in the US conducted the study.
- What
- Drinking sugary beverages, including fruit juices, is linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- When
- The study results are recent, based on data from over half a million people.
- Where
- The study analyzed health data from across different continents.
- Why
- To understand how different forms of sugar affect diabetes risk.
Healthier Consumption
Consuming Sugary Drinks
Sugar Delivery Methods
Healthier Consumption
Sugary drinks and fruit juices contain isolated sugars that rapidly enter the bloodstream and can overload the liver, potentially leading to increased liver fat and insulin resistance.
Consuming Sugary Drinks
Whole fruits contain fiber, healthy fats, proteins, and other nutrients that help slow down blood sugar spikes, thus behaving differently in the body.
- Increased risk from sugary drinks (per 350ml)
- 25%
- Increased risk from fruit juice (per 250ml)
- 5%
- Drinks of concern
- Soft drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks, fruit juices
- Study Participants
- Over half a million
- Health concern
- Type 2 diabetes
