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Is soda really bad for a diabetic because when i drink it my sugar doesn't go up, and i drink a lot of it close to a 12 pack?

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Cut down to one: soda per day. I assume you are drinking diet sodas because your sugar does not go up. 1 can of regular soda has 150 calories and 40 grams of carbs which is equal to 10 teaspoons of sugar now x 12 which equals a problem. Try other options like water

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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