Sugar-sweetened drinks increase risk of diabetes and
metabolic syndrome
Dr KK Aggarwal
A review of epidemiological studies published online
November 2, 2017 in the Journal of the Endocrine Society has added to the
growing evidence of the association of sugar-sweetened beverages with chronic
lifestyle disorders such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.
The review, which examined the association of
sugar-sweetened beverages with type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and
hypertension, found that regularly drinking sugar-sweetened beverages such as
soda and juice contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes and high blood
pressure. Most of the studies included in the review found that consumption of
sugar-sweetened beverages also increased the risk of metabolic syndrome, which
in turn increased the risk of developing heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
The review included 36 studies on the cardiometabolic
effects of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption from the last 10 years.
Most of the analyzed studies for metabolic syndrome
included individuals who drank more than five sugar-sweetened beverages a week,
while consuming as few as two servings of sugar-sweetened beverages a week
increased the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Drinking at least one
sugar-sweetened beverage a day was associated with high blood pressure.
These findings yet again highlight the need to educate the
general public, the young in particular, about the adverse health effects of
sugar-sweetened beverages, who frequently consume foods and drinks high in
added sugars. It is very important therefore to raise awareness among the
public about the lifestyle diseases prevalent in our country, which are now
occurring at a younger age and the lifestyle measure by which these disease can
be prevented.
(Source: Endocrine Society News Release, November 2, 2017)
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