A Nigerian man reportedly fainted and had to be rushed to the hospital after deciding to avoid drinking soda for an entire year.
This incident was brought to public attention through a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, by a friend of the man involved, who recounted the unusual occurrence.
According to the account shared, the man’s decision to abstain from soda for a full year appeared to have led to a significant drop in his blood sugar level, resulting in a fainting episode. He was promptly taken to the hospital, where medical professionals intervened and diagnosed him with low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia.
The story gained traction online after another X user had posted about their own soda consumption, revealing they had consumed only four bottles of soda over the past year and planned to replicate the effort in the new year. In response to this post, the man’s friend quoted the tweet and narrated his experience.
The friend explained: “My friend did this ‘no soda’ thing. Baba fainted because of low sugar. The doctor said he should be taking soda.”
It was revealed that after receiving medical advice, the man was instructed to reintroduce soda into his diet to maintain a healthy blood sugar level, sparking widespread discussions about the role of soda and other sugary beverages in managing health.
As the story circulated, it triggered mixed reactions and debates among social media users, who weighed in with their opinions on the necessity of soda consumption, alternatives to sugar intake, and the broader implications for health and nutrition.
Here are some of the reactions from concerned individuals:
@withmey_: “There are other ways to boost low sugar without drinking soda na.”
@BAMKY: “The fact they are using soda to urgently fix his blood sugar level tells you how soda works and how detrimental it could be to your health. A little research never hurt.”
@busayo9ja: “No good doctor should advise soda. Aside from sugar, there are other chemical substances in soda drinks that shouldn’t be in your body. If what he needs is sugar, there are other ways to get it, except soda.”
@DayoOjo: “This thing is possible o. I had to go and rush half bottle of Coke the other day. Ain’t easy!”
@iam_dansadau: “Lol not taking soda didn’t cause that. He was probably not eating enough and collapsed due to hypoglycemia or there is an underlying ailment.”
@giftthecreator: “Moderation is everything, plus was the person getting enough natural sugar from food and fruits?”
@iam_dansadau: “Not taking soda alone cannot cause low blood sugar because other nutrition sources like carbohydrates e.g., rice, yam, bread, etc., contain sugar. Soda was the best option because it could raise his sugar level fast at that moment.”
The story continues to generate discussions online as people reflect on the role of dietary choices in maintaining overall health.
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