A study published in Diabetes Care has shown that people who consume 1-2 servings of sugar-sweetened beverages (soft drinks, fruit drinks, iced tea, and energy and vitamin water drinks) per day have a 26% greater risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes than those who consume <1 serving per month.

This current study correlates with other research that has shown that increased soft drink consumption is associated with weight gain.

The simple take home message to reduce your risk of unwanted weight gain and Type 2 Diabetes - limit your consumption of sugar added drinks!