Many popular beverages with purported health benefits can increase your blood sugar and risk of type 2 diabetes. Consider drinking them in moderation and as a part of an overall healthy diet.

1. Energy Drinks and Shots

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Energy drinks can be high in added sugars —such as sucrose, dextrose, or high-fructose corn syrup—or artificial sweeteners (e.g., sucralose or aspartame), as well as caffeine.

A 12-ounce energy drink contains around 38 grams (g) of added sugar.

These drinks increase your blood sugar and make the hormone insulin, which regulates blood sugar , less effective. They also keep the body from removing glucose effectively.

Studies in animals show that regular consumption of either regular or sugar-free energy drinks incr

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