"The findings showed that drinking one to two sugary drinks per day increased the risk of type 2 diabetes by 26% and the risk of metabolic syndrome by 20% compared with those who consumed less than one sugary drink per month. Drinking one 12-ounce serving per day increased the risk of type 2 diabetes by about 15%.
"The association that we observed between soda consumption and risk of diabetes is likely a cause-and-effect relationship because other studies have documented that sugary beverages cause weight gain, and weight gain is closely linked to the development of type 2 diabetes," said Hu.
"So let me state the obvious: Bad foods really are bad for you.
"Then we come to good foods. Vitamin K, found in high concentrations in kale and spinach, slows the development of insulin resistance. So good foods really are good for you too."
Don't take the stats too seriously - just enjoy the fact that the stat nerds are after sugar now just as they have been for fat!
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