With diabetes, it can be challenging to find ways to control and maintain your blood glucose levels. More often than not, those with the condition are forced to find ways to substitute items with high-sugar content.
In fact, nine in ten women who make a simple drink swap could be able to achieve type 2 diabetes remission, according to the latest research.
The findings, presented at the American Diabetes Association, found that women with type 2 diabetes who chose to drink water over fizzy drinks were more likely to achieve remission.
Lead author Dr Hamid Farshchi said: “These findings challenge a common belief in the US that diet drinks have no potential negative effects for managing weight and blood sugar.”
Diet sodas are filled with artificial sweeteners instead of sugar
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Additionally, the data indicated that women diagnosed with type 2 diabetes would shed more pounds if they chose water over fizzy drinks at the dinner table.
A new survey, led by Drink Living Things, found that a shocking 43 per cent of people in Britain gulp down more fizzy drinks than water over a week.
Despite being low in calories, or even free of them entirely, artificial sweeteners play a central role to make the beverages taste just as sweet as their fully-fledged counterparts.
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The study assessed 81 women diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after undergoing a six-month-long programme to lose weight.
After the weight loss regime, the women were put on a weight maintenance programme. Then, during further assessment, 50 per cent of the women drank water while the rest consumed sodas.
Around 90 per cent of those who drank water managed to achieve type 2 diabetes remission. Meanwhile, only 45 per cent of the diet soda group went into remission.
The water-drinkers lost 15lbs, while the rest lost 10lbs
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Dr Farshchi said: “With most women in the water group achieving type 2 diabetes remission, our study highlights the importance of promoting water, not just low-calorie alternatives, as part of effective diabetes and weight management.
"It’s a small change with the potential for a big impact on long-term health outcomes.”
Additionally, in regards to weight loss, the water-drinkers lost 15lbs, while the rest lost 10lbs, according to the American findings.
Before embarking on any lifestyle change, such as diet, it is best to speak to your GP or an equivalent medical professional to ensure that the change suits you.
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