Consuming this drink three times a week could increase your risk of type 2 diabetes

You'd be forgiven for thinking a certain type of drink would do you all the good in the world, but research suggests otherwise. In fact, drinking it three times a week could be putting your

health at risk.

When you wake up in the morning, and you want to do right by your body, you could reach for the juicer.

Plopping in tasty fruits, you may be thinking it's a great way to easily get in your five a day.

However, the global diabetes community have given a stark warning against fruit juices.

They cited research that suggested drinking three portions of fruit juice a week was associated with an eight percent increase in diabetes risk.

Fruit juice is high in calories and sugar, and lacks fibre; it has the ability to cause a significant spike in blood sugar levels.

The charity recommends eating whole fruit instead, and eating fruits in moderation.

"Small portions of fruit are better," it stated, with whole blueberries reducing a person's risk of type 2 diabetes by 26 percent.

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Type 2 diabetes risk factors

One of the major risk factors behind the development of type 2 diabetes is obesity.

"Almost a quarter of adults in the UK are recorded as being obese," reported the charity.

Understandably, the factors that contribute to obesity also influence a person's risk of the condition.

Namely, the lack of exercise and a sedentary way of life can seriously damage a person's health.

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Due to inactivity, the body may become insulin resistant - a key element in type 2 diabetes.

A diet consisting of processed foods, saturated fats and little fibre content can lead to obesity and diabetes.

The NHS confirmed processed foods include tinned vegetables, bread, cheese, breakfast cereals, cakes, biscuits, ready meals, crisps and sausage rolls.

Salt, sugar and fat can be added to processed foods to make the flavour more appealing and to extend shelf life.

This is what can be dangerous about processed foods, as people may not be aware of how much salt, sugar and fat they're consuming.

Being in general ill health, by having high blood pressure and high cholesterol, can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes.

And sometimes, having a close relative who has the condition could increase your risk.

Another risk factor you simply can't control is increasing age, which may affect how effectively the pancreas can create insulin.

What's the big deal with insulin?

Diabetes UK explained insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas that helps the body use glucose (i.e. sugar) for energy.

Without adequate amounts of insulin, or ineffective insulin, the sugar in the blood continues to rise.

This can become dangerous, as it can damage blood vessels and internal organs.

Signs of high blood sugar include increased thirst, frequent urination and fatigue.

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