Current Events > I wonder if carbonated beverage companies ever accidentally bottle the diet

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version in the regular bottle and vice versa. I'd never be able to tell since diet and regular taste the same to me now.
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I'd imagine they don't literally bottle then next to each other so this isn't an issue
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Blue_Dream87 posted...

I'd imagine they don't literally bottle then next to each other so this isn't an issue

I'm pretty sure they do.

Although it seems likely that something like this would have already happened somehow, somewhere in the world.
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Diabetics would know.
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Do you think PEOPLE bottle sodas?
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I'm pretty sure the machinery involved in all this simply isn't set up to where that could ever be an issue.
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I'mma head over to the Sasparilla Sunset Soda Factory and find out./
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You never know!

*shrugs*
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I just fast traveled back from the Sasparilla Sunset Soda Factory and the front door was locked.
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Lame. :(

Got any blue star bottlecaps?
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I'd be able to tell.

Oh, and I'd die from high blood sugar.

LanHikari10 posted...

Lame. :(

Got any blue star bottlecaps?

Yes :3
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:O
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CraziestCal posted...

Diabetics would know.

The diet stuff is way worse for diabeetus.

Questionmarktarius posted...

CraziestCal posted...

Diabetics would know.

The diet stuff is way worse for diabeetus.

As a diabetic, no they aren't. You are wrong.

Diet drinks have 0 calories. Period. They're not worse for consumption than regular soda - ever.
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They are if you have a hypoglycemic episode. ;(
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Dash_Harber posted...

Questionmarktarius posted...

CraziestCal posted...

Diabetics would know.

The diet stuff is way worse for diabeetus.

As a diabetic, no they aren't. You are wrong.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310909.php

Diet sodas and diabetes

While diet soda may be a sugar-free alternative to regular soda, that does not necessarily make it healthier.

It is true that diet sodas do not contain sugars, and have little to no calories. Because of this, diet sodas are thought to be a better choice for people with or at risk for diabetes. However, this may not be the case.

A recent study posted in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition followed 66,118 women for 14 years, keeping track of the drinks they consumed.

At the end of the study, both sugar-sweetened beverages and artificially sweetened beverages were linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

Recent studies have also shed light on strong associations between diet soda and factors that contribute to diabetes. These factors include weight gain and metabolic syndrome.

Alternative sweeteners and diabetes

With the rise in diet soda's popularity comes a rise in the use of alternative sweeteners. These sweeteners are tempting for people with diabetes, as they do not contain sugar.

While the artificial sweeteners used in diet sodas do not directly raise blood sugar, they may still promote health risks, including affecting the balance of healthy bacteria in the intestines which may indirectly affect insulin sensitivity and appetite hormones. The most common alternative sweeteners are:

Sucralose: Found in many diet drinks, sucralose can affect the amount of sugar in blood plasma. Sucralose also causes peaks in insulin levels, despite its lack of sugar.
Aspartame: A chemical sweetener found in everything from diet soda to chewing gum. Aspartame can increase body mass index (BMI). A study found people who drink diet sodas have consistently higher BMI.
Sorbitol: Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol commonly used in diet foods and drinks. It has been linked to severe diarrhea in several studies.
Stevia: In its natural form, stevia leaf is a sugar alternative that is safe in controlled amounts.

Is that woman only study the only study on the subject? If so, the external validity of the study would be quite weak. >_>
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Questionmarktarius posted...

Dash_Harber posted...

Questionmarktarius posted...

CraziestCal posted...

Diabetics would know.

The diet stuff is way worse for diabeetus.

As a diabetic, no they aren't. You are wrong.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310909.php

Diet sodas and diabetes

While diet soda may be a sugar-free alternative to regular soda, that does not necessarily make it healthier.

It is true that diet sodas do not contain sugars, and have little to no calories. Because of this, diet sodas are thought to be a better choice for people with or at risk for diabetes. However, this may not be the case.

A recent study posted in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition followed 66,118 women for 14 years, keeping track of the drinks they consumed.

At the end of the study, both sugar-sweetened beverages and artificially sweetened beverages were linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

Recent studies have also shed light on strong associations between diet soda and factors that contribute to diabetes. These factors include weight gain and metabolic syndrome.

Alternative sweeteners and diabetes

With the rise in diet soda's popularity comes a rise in the use of alternative sweeteners. These sweeteners are tempting for people with diabetes, as they do not contain sugar.

While the artificial sweeteners used in diet sodas do not directly raise blood sugar, they may still promote health risks, including affecting the balance of healthy bacteria in the intestines which may indirectly affect insulin sensitivity and appetite hormones. The most common alternative sweeteners are:

Sucralose: Found in many diet drinks, sucralose can affect the amount of sugar in blood plasma. Sucralose also causes peaks in insulin levels, despite its lack of sugar.
Aspartame: A chemical sweetener found in everything from diet soda to chewing gum. Aspartame can increase body mass index (BMI). A study found people who drink diet sodas have consistently higher BMI.
Sorbitol: Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol commonly used in diet foods and drinks. It has been linked to severe diarrhea in several studies.
Stevia: In its natural form, stevia leaf is a sugar alternative that is safe in controlled amounts.

How does this in anyway say that regular soda is better for diabetics? Just because it's bad for you doesn't mean that it is worse for your than regular soda. If I drank regular soda, I could actually get sick and die immediately. If I drink diet soda, it can promote an unhealthy lifestyle and possible complications later on. Huge difference, and you are still wrong.

Did you even read what you posted?

they may still promote health risks, including affecting the balance of healthy bacteria in the intestines which may indirectly affect insulin sensitivity and appetite hormones.


At the end of the study, both sugar-sweetened beverages and artificially sweetened beverages were linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

All you posted was that Diet soda may, perhaps, maybe, sometimes affect healthy bacteria in the intestines (the most soccer mom load of bullshit I've ever read)

And that drinking Diet Soda increases risk of Diabetes.
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LanHikari10 posted...

Is that woman only study the only study on the subject? If so, the external validity of the study would be quite weak. >_>

That's just the easiest one to find on google.

Questionmarktarius posted...

LanHikari10 posted...

Is that woman only study the only study on the subject? If so, the external validity of the study would be quite weak. >_>

That's just the easiest one to find on google.

It still doesn't line up with what you said.

Dash_Harber posted...

It still doesn't line up with what you said.

I'll concede that. "Still pretty awful" isn't quite "worse".

Oops.

Etherealfare posted...

Diet drinks have 0 calories. Period. They're not worse for consumption than regular soda - ever.

Diet drinks contain aspartame which will give you super cancer!
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Questionmarktarius posted...

Dash_Harber posted...

It still doesn't line up with what you said.

I'll concede that. "Still pretty awful" isn't quite "worse".

Oops.

Fair enough. I'm not under the delusion that my Diet Coke addiction is good for me. I don't think anyone is this day and age. At least, not most people.

sondast posted...

Etherealfare posted...

Diet drinks have 0 calories. Period. They're not worse for consumption than regular soda - ever.

Diet drinks contain aspartame which will give you super cancer!

You know what else gives you super cancer? Old age.

Seriously that one 'study' about 65,000 'women' (see: Soccer Moms) and how drinking diet soda may sometimes decrease healthy bacteria in the intestine.

That's the most bullshit study lmao
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sondast posted...

Etherealfare posted...

Diet drinks have 0 calories. Period. They're not worse for consumption than regular soda - ever.

Diet drinks contain aspartame which will give you super cancer!

Diet Pepsi: Now aspartame free! :D
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