The study followed 66,118 women in France exploring links between diet and cancer. What they found was that there were 1369 new cases of type 2 diabetes diagnosed during the follow-up period from 1993 to 2007.
In self-reported dietary consumption of soft drinks, the average intake of regular sodas was 328 mL/week, while for diet sodas it was higher, at 568 mL/week. The study considers this high consumption. For those of us here in the States let me convert that for you. 328 mL = about 11 oz. or slightly less than one can of regular soda/WEEK. 568 mL = 19 oz of diet soda/WEEK. I'm guessing many of us know friends, family, co-workers or ourselves that consume more than this amount through the week.
The risk for type 2 diabetes was elevated among the women by about 30% with consumption of regular soda greater than 11 oz./week and more than doubled with consumption of diet soda greater than 19 oz./week. These are risk factors after adjusting for other influencing variables.
Moral of the story? Don't be fooled into thinking that diet means that it is better for you and that there are no health consequences with its consumption.
What the body needs and what most of us don't get enough of is water. Try replacing soda consumption with water consumption. Carry a water bottle with you, keep one on your desk at work if possible, get frequent drinks during any breaks through the day, whatever it may take. Many common health complaints from mental fog, to muscle aches to back pain to fainting have been related to dehydration (lack of water).
In the interest of your better health,
Dr. Heller
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