Study Suggests Connection Between Women Consuming Soft Drinks,
Developing Diabetes
08-24-2004 5:34 PM
By TARA BURGHART
CHICAGO -- Women who drink more than one sweetened soft drink a
day are slightly more likely to develop diabetes than women who drink
less than one a month, according to a new study.
Obesity is strongly linked to type 2 diabetes _ the most common form of
diabetes _ so the extra calories from soda account for at least some of
the increased risk, said the Harvard University researchers who did the
study.
Globally, type 2 diabetes, a condition that often leads to heart disease
and kidney failure, afflicts 154 million people and is blamed for about
3 millions deaths a year.
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Its nothing new, I've heard for a few years now that mother nature made is
better for you and man made when it come to food.
Kerry & Edwards 2004!
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Two months ago Charlie would have sworn he hated diet drinks too. And he
probably hadn't tasted one since 1970.
Now his blood sugar is starting to creep up. And after "accidentally"
drinking a few well iced diet drinks, he has found they aren't always all
that bad. The newer sweeteners taste more natural and have less aftertaste
than the old ones.
Unless you avoid soda's altogether, diet drinks are worth a try again.
Jo
"Harvey R. Stone" <hrstone@swbell..net> wrote in message
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Hhhhm, thanks. It was 10 years ago that I went to that class. That is
probably why they always say that there is a trace in my urine when tested.
Harv
Yes! The American Diabetes Association says that at 180 mg/dl, glucose will
spill into urine. Also, body, organ and central nervous system damage may begin
when glucose levels reach *any* level over the 'normal' 120. Acceptable/normal
limits were recently lowered to 100-110 because permanent damage IS occuring in
people with sustained glucose levels as low as 130. People need to be aware
that damage does occur even when glucose levels aren't extremely elevated.
Regular glucose testing is imperative because most people will not experience
'high sugar' symptoms at these levels, even though permanent damage is
occuring.
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Hoping your hills are never too steep!
Be well, Patty
Thank you Patty,,, good information.
Harv
DeeTee
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"Patty " <patt...@aol.com.go.away> wrote in message
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Ask in your local drug store but that is not really a good idea. A person
should find out when they have their yearly exam with their family doctor.
In fact you may be able to request your last results from a blood test and
get a good idea.
harv
DeeTee,
Far as I know, you'd have to see a doc. But, you don't need a blood draw. A
simple finger stick will give some indication as to whether or not you need
further labs. Your PCP should have a glucose monitor in his/her office and
could easily do it for you whenever you have your next visit. My RD also has
one in his office.
DeeTee
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"Patty " <patt...@aol.com.go.away> wrote in message
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Guess not.
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> DeeTee
Sure,,, You could spend $30-50 dollars to get the tester, test strips,
lancets,,, ect. and take it yourself the first thing in the morning before
you eat breakfast. It gives a pretty good idea on how you are doing.
With diabetes in your family, just make sure your 6 months tests are OK,,,,
to be sure. If you buy the tester and it shows you above 130 when
fasting,,,, the first thing you would do is see your doctor for a blood test
and your doctor will put you on a strict diet to see what your bodies
reaction to it is. Me,,,, it was not good enough and I had to take
medicine and still do.
Harv