Recent research has found that the type of sugar and its source matter more when at risk of diabetes than previously thought. Drinking sugar was found to increase the risk of the chronic condition, while eating it showed a possible protective association.The study, published in Advances in Nutrition, found that with each additional 12-oz serving of sugar-sweetened beverages per day, people were 25% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. These include soft drinks, energy drinks, and sports drinks.
