Excessive sugar consumption -- specifically the sugar fructose such as
in soda -- has been linked to a rise in metabolic disease worldwide, a
study has found.
Some investigators contend that commonly consumed amounts of sugar do not contribute to this epidemic. While others are convinced that excessive sugar ingestion is a major cause.
"There is still significant controversy as to whether sugar consumption is a major contributor to the development of diabetes," said senior author Mark Herman, Assistant Professor at Duke University.
However, "the study reveals a specific mechanism by which consuming fructose in large amounts, such as in soda, can cause problems", Herman added.
Insulin is a key hormone that regulates blood glucose after eating. Insulin resistance, when the body's metabolic tissues stop responding normally to insulin, is one of the earliest detectable changes in the progression to diabetes.
Some investigators contend that commonly consumed amounts of sugar do not contribute to this epidemic. While others are convinced that excessive sugar ingestion is a major cause.
"There is still significant controversy as to whether sugar consumption is a major contributor to the development of diabetes," said senior author Mark Herman, Assistant Professor at Duke University.
However, "the study reveals a specific mechanism by which consuming fructose in large amounts, such as in soda, can cause problems", Herman added.
Insulin is a key hormone that regulates blood glucose after eating. Insulin resistance, when the body's metabolic tissues stop responding normally to insulin, is one of the earliest detectable changes in the progression to diabetes.
