Professor Barbara DeCorten
Researcher from RMIT University who co-authored the Melbourne cohort study on sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages and their association with type 2 diabetes.
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Aug 8, 2025 • 44min
Is your no-sugar drink really the healthier option?
Associate Professor Michelle Lim, a clinical psychologist and CEO of Ending Loneliness Together, discusses the alarming rise of youth loneliness and its profound health impacts. She shares insights on how loneliness differs from isolation and stresses community solutions to address this issue. Joining her is Professor Barbara DeCorten from RMIT University, who reveals startling findings about the health risks of no-sugar drinks, suggesting they may pose similar dangers to type 2 diabetes as their sugary counterparts. This conversation challenges common perceptions about healthy beverage choices.
