Diabetes, heart disease cases skyrocket — and scientists pinpoint one key reason
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New research has found that about 2.2 million new diagnoses of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of cardiovascular disease were attributed to sugar-sweetened sodas and juices each year.
Sugary drinks are rapidly digested, causing a spike in blood sugar levels with little nutritional value. "Sugar-sweetened beverages are easy to overconsume, as they provide little fullness." "As a species, we need to address sugar-sweetened beverage consumption." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
The findings were published in the journal Nature Medicine this week.
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