Sugary drinks 'harmful even for slim people'

Having regular sugary drinks may increase the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, even for slim people, researchers say. And they suggest that cutting down on sugar-sweetened beverages could make a dent in the number of people developing diabetes in the UK. Other experts, however, warn that being overweight and inactive are likely to play a stronger role in the disease.

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“Having regular sugary drinks may increase the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, even for slim people, researchers say.And they suggest that cutting down on sugar-sweetened beverages could make a dent in the number of people developing diabetes in the UK.”