What sugar does to your body

• Sugar consumption increases risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease; limiting added sugars to <10% daily calories aligns with current UK guidelines
• Whole fruits remain beneficial due to fibre content, which slows glucose absorption, provides satiety, and supports gut health—unlike free sugars in drinks and processed foods
• Counsel patients to distinguish between intrinsic sugars (in whole foods) and extrinsic/free sugars (added or from juice), as metabolic effects and health recommendations differ significantly

Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option - even though it has lots of sugar?

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