Sweetened Drinks and Soda Linked to Diabetes and Risk for Heart Disease

A new study Sweetened Drinks Linked to Diabetes was recently published that showed that drinks that contained fructose are linked to the development of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a major risk factor for the development of heart disease in women. The authors of the study showed that for each additional 12 oz serving of a drink sweetened with high fructose corn syrup there was a approximately 25% increase in the chance of developing diabetes. The bottom line is that you can save money and lead a healthier lifestyle if you drink water instead of sweetened drinks.--- Dr. Matzer A Los Angeles Cardiologist for Women