New Study Links Sugar Consumption Method to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A groundbreaking study by researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU) and German institutions reveals that how we consume sugar may significantly influence our health, particularly regarding type 2 diabetes risk. The findings indicate that drinking sugar-laden beverages, such as soda and juice, is more harmful than consuming sugar through solid foods.
This research is the first to establish a clear dose-response relationship between different sugar sources and the prevalence of type 2 diabetes. Lead author Karen Della Corte, a nutritional science professor at BYU, emphasized the study’s implications, stating, “It highlights why drinking your sugar… is more problematic for health than eating it.”
While this study is novel in its findings, it aligns with previous research that identified sugary drinks as major contributors to diabetes. Earlier this year, the Dallas Express reported that 2020 alone saw approximately 2.2 million new diabetes cases linked to sugar-sweetened beverages.
The implications of drinking sugar are partly tied to its metabolic effects. Sugary drinks often contain isolated sugars that can overwhelm the liver’s metabolic capacity, leading to increased liver fat and insulin resistance. Analyzing data from over half a million global participants, the study found that each additional 12-ounce serving of sugary beverages raised the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 25%. In contrast, consuming 20 grams of table sugar had an inverse effect.
Della Corte suggests that future dietary guidelines should consider the differing health impacts of sugar based on its source and form, rather than categorizing all added sugars uniformly. This research underscores the importance of mindful consumption choices in addressing public health concerns related to diabetes.
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