For adults with type 2 diabetes, the swap is associated with lower rates of early death due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other causes, finds new research published by The BMJ. A greater increase in coffee and tea consumption from before to after a diabetes diagnosis was associated with fewer deaths. Researchers suggest that these findings highlight … Continued
As the warmer weather rolls in, the ice cream treats with the highest sugar content have been revealed. Four out of five of the ice creams and lollies with the most sugar are Magnums – with Magnum Salted Caramel taking the top spot with 27g. This is according to new research carried out by website Play … Continued
The UK as a whole is consuming less sugar following the implementation of the sugar tax, it has been revealed. Research reveals that while the volume of drinks purchased did not appear to change, the sugar the beverages dropped by around 30g per household every week. The UK soft drinks industry levy (SDIL) was introduced in April 2018. … Continued
The high sugar levels in Subway rolls means it is not bread, an Irish court has ruled. This week, a judge ruled the bread used by Subway cannot be classed as bread due to its sugar content. Instead, the judgement stated that it qualifies as confectionery. The ruling followed an appeal lodged by Bookfinders Ltd, the Irish franchisee of Subway. It … Continued
Dental Care Ireland has launched a year-long partnership with Diabetes Ireland, the national diabetes charity. Throughout the year, Dental Care Ireland staff across the country will work with Diabetes Ireland to develop a number of fundraising and awareness initiatives, including a dedicated oral health web section, oral health information talks, and a sponsored ‘brushathon’ to … Continued
The UK House of Commons’ Environmental Audit Committee recently announced its report findings into disposable coffee cups, urging the government to introduce a ‘latte levy’. The levy would see a 25p charge per disposable cup of coffee purchased in the UK. A similar discussion for a latte levy in Ireland began towards the end of … Continued
New research suggests that genetics may determine whether or not we have a sweet tooth. A study has found an association between people who consumed high levels of sweets and one variation of a hormone. As a result of previous studies that suggest that the hepatokine fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) hormone may regulate sugar … Continued
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