Millions of new cases of diabetes and My heart disease Every year it is caused by sugary drinks, according to newly published research.
Tufts University in Boston led the study, which found about 2.2 million new diagnoses of diabetes Type 2 diabetes And 1.2 million new cases of cardiovascular disease are attributed to sugar-sweetened soft drinks and juices each year, according to a press release.
The results were published in the journal Nature Medicine this week.
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The highest rates were found in Colombia, where 48% of new cases were associated with diabetes Sugary drinksAnd in Mexico, where nearly a third of the cases are attributed to them.
Meanwhile, in Latin America, more than 24% of new Diabetes cases The study found that these diseases are linked to sugary drinks, and 21% in sub-Saharan Africa.
About 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of cardiovascular disease occur each year worldwide due to the consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks and juices, according to the results of a new study. (Istock)
In South Africa, 27.6% of new diabetes cases and 14.6% of cardiovascular disease cases were attributable to sugary drinks.
Sugary drinks are digested quickly, causing high blood sugar levels with low nutritional value.
The research team said that sugary drinks cause blood sugar to rise because they are “digested quickly.”
The researchers added that when these types of drinks are consumed long-term, in addition to increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, they can also lead to weight gain and insulin resistance.
A new study has confirmed that men are more likely than women to suffer the consequences of consuming sugary drinks, as are younger adults compared to their older counterparts. (Istock)
“Sugar-sweetened beverages are largely marketed and sold in low- and middle-income countries,” Professor Dariush Mozaffarian, senior author of the study, said in a university press release.
“Not only do these communities consume harmful products, but they are also often less equipped to deal with harmful products in the long term,” he added. Health consequences.”
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Certain groups are more likely to experience negative health effects from sugary drinks, Including men And younger adults, the researchers noted, and SWNS also noted.
Erin Palinsky-Wade, a registered dietitian in New Jersey who was not involved in the research, said the results were expected, since diets… Rich in added sugars They are at greater risk of developing chronic health conditions, including type 2 diabetes.
Experts say that when consumed over the long term, these types of drinks can also lead to weight gain and insulin resistance. (Istock)
“Sugar-sweetened beverages are a major cause of added sugar in the diet and it's easy to overconsume them, because they provide little satiety,” she told Fox News Digital.
“The high calorie content and lack of satisfaction due to the lack of protein, fat or fiber in these drinks can lead to excess consumption of calories, which can lead to weight gain – especially gains in visceral fat (belly fat), which has been found to increase She continued: “The risk of developing type 2 diabetes.”
“It's easy to over-consume sugar-sweetened beverages because they provide little satiety.”
Palinsky-Wade noted that there are some limitations to the new research.
“That was it Observational studyShe noted that it is not a causal study, and only shows a relationship between diets containing sugar-sweetened beverages and diabetes.
“It is not proven that these drinks alone lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.”
What needs to change?
To address this problem, the study authors called for a “multi-pronged approach,” including public health campaigns, advertising regulations and taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, the statement said.
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“We need urgent evidence-based interventions Curb consumption “Of sugar-sweetened beverages globally, more people's lives are being shortened due to their effects on diabetes and heart disease,” first author Laura Lara Castor, now at the University of Washington, said in the statement.
Nearly 65% of adults in the United States consume sugar-sweetened beverages daily. (Istock)
The researchers reported that Mexico imposed a tax on sugary drinks in 2014, which proved effective in reducing consumption.
“There is still much to be done, especially in countries in Latin America and Africa, where consumption is high and the health consequences are severe,” Mozaffarian wrote.
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“As a species, we need to address Sugar-sweetened drinks consumption.”
Palinski-Wade noted that many different factors are involved in insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
“As a species, we need to address the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.”
“However, reducing your intake of sugar-sweetened beverages can go a long way toward improving overall blood sugar regulation and future health.”
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The new research was supported by the Gates Foundation, the American Heart Association, and the National Council of Science and Technology of Mexico.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the researchers for further comment.
