December 2016 PMID 27934644

Sugar-Sweetened Beverage but Not Diet Soda Consumption Is Positively Associated with Progression of Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes.

Jiantao Ma, Paul F Jacques, James B Meigs, Caroline S Fox, Gail T Rogers, Caren E Smith, Adela Hruby, Edward Saltzman, Nicola M McKeown

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What people are saying

Posts generally support the article's connection between sugar-sweetened beverages and insulin resistance, with some defending scientific findings against misinformation. The tone varies from assertive to inquisitive, reflecting a balance of interest and recognition of the study's relevance, though overall engagement remains casual.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the research findings, with some defending the science against misconceptions.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity about the implications of SSB consumption and health risks.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The exchanges include brief rebuttals and references to scientific evidence, indicating some level of engagement without deep analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding beverage choices, suggesting a moderate impact on public perceptions about health risks associated with SSBs.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that consuming sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is linked to a higher risk of developing prediabetes and increased insulin resistance over time, whereas diet soda consumption does not show this association.
  • Participants who drank more SSBs had about a 46% increased risk of prediabetes compared to non-consumers, even after adjusting for factors like body mass index.
  • The research suggests that reducing SSB intake might help prevent insulin resistance and prediabetes, but drinking diet soda does not appear to have the same effect.

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Water Ford
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@AsjKedgy @xmp125a @RealColinHudson @B_Holmer @FPL_Tbox You're the moron that doesn't know what you're talking about. That myth has been definitively debunked. "Trust the science." Sugar-Sweetened Beverage but Not Diet Soda Consumption Is Positively Associated with Progression of Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes - PMC

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@tysalihu @Soojaey https://t.co/gRZyOMQYNL

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Water Ford
@WaterFo85935127 · X

@AsjKedgy @xmp125a @RealColinHudson @B_Holmer @FPL_Tbox You're the moron that doesn't know what you're talking about. That myth has been definitively debunked. "Trust the science." Sugar-Sweetened Beverage but Not Diet Soda Consumption Is Positively Associated with Progression of Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes - PMC

Jan 30, 2025 · 9 likes · 35 followers View post →
joseph anya
@josephanyaa · X

@tysalihu @Soojaey https://t.co/gRZyOMQYNL

Mar 20, 2021 · 3,968 followers View post →