Diet Soda Big Contributor to Diabetes
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I drink…diet soda, and a lot of it. Well, I used to drink a lot of it but not so much anymore. Apparently, if the latest study is to be trusted I’m fortunate that I changed my diet soda drinking ways.
We all know that sugar-packed soda has been linked to a boosted diabetes risk—but it turns out the diet version may pose an even greater threat to health. Researchers tracked 66,000 French women over 14 years; the volunteers were middle-aged or older when the study began. People who drank 12 ounces of either kind of soda per week had a one-third higher risk of diabetes compared to those who drank 100% fruit juice; those who drank 20 ounces a week saw a doubled risk, the AFP reports.
But here’s the kicker: Those who drank 16.9 ounces of diet soda per week had a 15% higher risk of diabetes than regular-soda drinkers, while those who downed 50 ounces of diet soda per week had a 59% higher diabetes risk. Diet soda drinkers generally drank more soda overall than regular soda fans, which may boost the danger, the Daily Mail notes. More research is needed, however, to be certain of a link, say researchers, who made note of a previous study that showed aspartame affects insulin levels much like sucrose does. The news comes on the heels of word that diet soda may cause depression—and, along similar lines, that margarine may be worse for you than butter.
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James Smith
February 9, 2013 at 9:18 am
Like you, I would drink diet soda with a meal almost every day. But I realized that, after the meal, I always wanted some water. In my entire life, I have never had anything to drink as good as cold water. So I now drink only cold water with meals unless eating out, then it’s usually a beer.
I like the water so well that I keep a bottle half-filled with water in the freezer.then I can have ice-cold water at any time. It’s good to hear I have may an intelligent decision, even though I didn’t know it at the time. Come to think of it, a lot of the intelligent decision I’ve made were that way.
RickRay
February 9, 2013 at 1:05 pm
Thanks for the info. Since I am diabetic. However, I never drank diet soda until I became diabetic. Double-edged sword???
Jess
February 9, 2013 at 1:17 pm
Water water water. After all, the body is made up mostly of water so you would think it would be a good thing. I keep saying and I repeat myself, get the Mexican version of the soda in your local little markets for hispanics. They don’t have all that HFCS shit in it, if you must drink carbonated sugary beverages.
James Smith
February 9, 2013 at 1:28 pm
Excellent point. In the fitness business, I was frequently asked to recommend a high-protein diet to build bulk. I pointed out that muscle tissue is over 70% water, so drink a lot of water, eat rationally, and hope genetics is on your side. Otherwise, be prepared to make the most of what you have, not try to change into something you can never be.
No, I wouldn’t recommend steroids, either.