Every now and then, we would crave for a cup of cold, sugary drink to quench our thirst especially when the weather becomes a bit too hot to handle.
However, failing to keep our intake of sugary drinks under control can lead to dire health consequences, just like how one Malaysian man found out for himself.
Had Coke with condensed milk daily
In a TikTok video, it showed a middle-aged man recounting how he lost not one, but two of his legs to diabetes due to a poor habit of his.
According to him, this was caused by him ordering Coca-Cola or Pepsi which had condensed milk added into it whenever he went out to hang out with friends each night.
He claimed that though he doesn’t have an addiction, he admitted that it tasted too good for him to stay away from the overly sugary drink.
Expressed regret
Needless to say, the man’s unhealthy habit eventually led to him being diagnosed with diabetes and he was forced to amputate both of his legs.
He added that though he tried all ways to prevent the loss of his legs, he had no choice but to cut them off in order to preserve his life.
The man also seemed rather regretful of his poor lifestyle habit, where he placed his face in his hand while groaning in despair.
According to Coca-Cola’s official website, a 12-ounce bottle (approx. 60ml) contains 39g of sugar, which is equivalent to 10 teaspoons of sugar.
To put it into a health perspective, it’s over 80% of the recommended daily intake for a healthy diet, thus making one vulnerable to obesity and diabetes.
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