Although researchers found no link between eating a low-fat diet and type 2 diabetes risk, they found people who drink more sugar-sweetened beverages or eat fewer fruits and vegetables have an increased risk of developing the disease. Three studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine discovered individuals who drink two or more fruit or soft drinks per day raised their risk of diabetes by more than 25 percent. The studies also showed individuals who consumed more fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C had a substantially lower risk of developing diabetes.
 
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. Talk to your doctor or dietitian about ways you may be able to lower your risk of the disease.  

This article originally appeared in the August 2008 issue of AAKP Diet Tips & Bits.