Soft drinks, high-fructose corn syrup promote diabetes, says study

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Data collected from a study of 51, 603 nurses in the United States found that women who drank one serving of non-diet soda or fruit punch daily, which was sweetened with either sugar or high-fructose corn syrup, gained more weight, an average of 10.3 pounds, than women who drank less than one per month. The study was conducted over four years.

In addition, the sugar consumers had an 82% increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, since high blood sugar puts a burden on the pancreas to produce insulin. Men who drink these beverages would also be subject to the same risks.

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