Experts have cautioned that boys who regularly drink sweetened beverages have a higher chance of developing diabetes, especially Type 2 diabetes in their teens.
Studies show that males who grow up drinking 100% fruit juice and sweetened beverages have a higher chance of getting Type 2 diabetes in their middle years than do girls. The study made use of information from a study that involved mothers and their kids.
The results of the study showed that drinking sweetened drinks and pure fruit juices during infancy and adolescence greatly increases the likelihood of insulin resistance and, consequently, Type 2 diabetes. According to the research, children who regularly drink sweetened beverages had a 34% higher chance of developing insulin resistance. On the other hand, eating fresh fruits does not raise your risk of Type 2 diabetes.
Although the data are early, the researchers noted that they point to a possible connection between drinking sweetened beverages and the development of diabetes. Because the study did not clearly explain why males are more likely than girls to develop diabetes, researchers are planning more studies to shed light on this relationship.