Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Linked to Global Diabetes Increase

In 2020, sugar-sweetened beverages were responsible for approximately 2.2 million new cases of Type 2 diabetes worldwide, according to a recent study published in *Nature Medicine*. The research highlights that men, younger adults, higher-educated individuals, and urban residents experienced the highest burden of this health issue due to increased consumption of sweetened drinks.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/01/27/sugary-drinks-diabetes-heart-disease