Study Links Diabetes and High Fructose Corn Syrup Found in Soda

Food
#1

Surprised? Hardly…

“A new study released Thursday suggests sodas sweetened with high fructose corn syrup may contribute to the development of diabetes. The study from researchers at Rutgers University, shows sodas sweetened with high fructose corn syrup contain high levels of compounds that previous research suggests may play a role in the development of diabetes. Especially when consumed in large amounts.”

More details here:
http://www.wtlv.com/news/health/news-article.aspx?storyid=89755

Make sure to digg the story:
http://digg.com/health/Study_Links_Diabetes_and_High_Fructose_Corn_Syrup_Found_in_Soda

It is not often that diabetes gets so much attention in Digg.

#2

Is this for Type 2 diabetes, or are they saying it may contribute to Type 1 also?

#3

it just says diabetes, not which type-arggh! Although that stuff is in so many things! I swear I take forever grocery shopping while I read labels for this and for carbs.

#4

I guess I have gotten too used to NOT seeing the distinction made! :frowning: