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Sugars and Type 2 Diabetes: Updated Evidence and Guidelines
The dietitians and nutrition scientists at the Canadian Sugar Institute are committed to providing regular updates on health topics related to sugars, based on the highest level of scientific evidence.
We are pleased to share our updated website content on Sugars and Type 2 Diabetes, reviewed by Prof. Donna Vine, PhD (Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta). This update reflects key dietary guidance from Diabetes Canada and incorporates an updated review of the evidence on overall diet, as well as sugars, and their role in the development, prevention, and management of type 2 diabetes.
Key Highlights:
- Sugars, energy intake and risk of type 2 diabetes: Recent evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses shows that consuming sugars does not directly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Instead, any association between sugars and type 2 diabetes is mediated by sugars contributing to calorie intake above energy needs, which can lead to weight gain and obesity, a key risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
- Evidence on sugars-sweetened beverages: High intakes of sugars-sweetened beverages beyond energy needs are more often associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes compared to other food/beverage sources. The increased risk may, however, be associated with an overall unhealthy diet and lifestyle pattern.
- Focus on overall dietary patterns: Managing type 2 diabetes involves adopting a balanced eating pattern, including appropriate carbohydrate management, rather than focusing solely on sugars intake.
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