Will Pop Beverages Increase Risk Of Diabetes?

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014

Question: friend of mine had diabetes due to too much drink coke, my question is can this happen to me? my age is 54.

Answered by Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Dear patient, Thanks for the great question. Absolutely. The risk with pop beverages is remarkable. Just one soda a day, yes one soda, increases your risk of diabetes by 22%! Please read the link I attach: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/04/25/just-one-soda-increases-your-risk-diabetes-by-22-percent/ Diet drinks also are associated with risk, but less. Best bet? Natural juices, water or sparkling water without additives. Hope that helps, wish you the best, Dr Brenes-Salazar MD Mayo Clinic MN Cardiology

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