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Seattle’s sugar tax got results—and soda industry pushed back (12/16/21)
Seattle residents, and particularly low-income families, reduced their sugar intake from sweetened beverages by 19 percent due to the sugar tax (four years after passage) but sodamakers’ got such future taxes banned statewide. The Counter
During Covid, diabetes rose globally by 16% (12/06/21)
According to the International Diabetes Foundation, diabetes rose globally by 16% during Covid, due in part to more sedentary lifestyles. The Conversation
Insulin for Type 2 (without carb reduction) may increase metabolic distress (10/20/21)
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Boston Medical Center, show insulin given to Type 2 diabetics may increase metabolic distress if carbohydrate intake isn’t reduced. The Harvard Gazette
UK to head up WHO’s new effort to reduce sugar in EU region (9/13/21)
Based on its progress with domestic sugar reduction, the UK will head the WHO’s Sugar and Calorie Reduction Network, launching in spring 2022, to help the EU region (around 50 countries) make healthier products and reduce global obesity. News Medical Life Sciences
New model shows US’ Salt and Sugar Reduction Initiative would save lives and reduce disease (08/27/21)
A new model of the U.S. National Salt and Sugar Reduction Initiative’s proposed policy shows it to be more effective than sugar taxes, labeling sugar content or banning sugary drinks in schools. Harvard Gazette
Study finds companies respond to UK’s mandatory, but not voluntary, sugar reduction targets (8/6/21)
A recent University of Oxford study shows the UK’s mandatory levy reduced sugar in the soft drinks made by major global food companies, but voluntary reformulation targets did not significantly impact the nutritional value of their products. MedicalNewsToday
Daily, limited fresh fruit consumption linked to lower risk for Type 2 (6/22/21)
Covid appears to induce high blood sugar (4/7/21)
Food industry giant Kerry calculates sustainability benefits of its sugar alternative (2/22/21)
A new life cycle assessment by Irish food industry giant Kerry shows its Tastesense Sweet uses 30 percent less water and emits 20 percent less carbon than sugar. FoodIngredientsFirst.com
Nine percent of prediabetics over 60 develop Type 2 (2/21/21)
A new study shows 9% of prediabetics over 60 years old develop diabetes. The New York Times
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