Popular drinks like lassi, sweetened fruit juices, and sodas are high in sugar content and can lead to quick elevations in blood glucose levels. They also provide little nutritional value, making them a poor choice for diabetics. A report from the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research shows that regular consumption of sugary beverages significantly increases the risk of diabetes in the Indian population. Health experts suggest that diabetics should go for water, unsweetened herbal teas, or fresh fruit infusions instead.