Crackdown on sugar in Lucozade could prove dangerous for diabetics, warn doctors
- Sufferers of low blood sugar have long been advised to consume Lucozade
- But the popular energy drink's formula was changed at the start of this month
- This could leave those unaware at risk of death if they don't check the label
Lucozade Ribena Suntory (LRS), which manufactures the drinks, announced the 'game-changing' sugar reduction in November.
It said all of its brands, including Orangina and V Energy, will contain less than 4.5g of sugar per 100ml by 2018. They will be replaced with low calorie sweeteners.
At the time it also said all packaging will be changed to ensure the nutritional information can clearly be seen on the front.
The move means none of the brands will fall into the sugar tax category, which is set to come into effect in 2018.
A spokesperson for the company said: 'We strongly recommend that consumers check the back of the pack to find out the nutritional information.
'The decision to halve the sugar in our drinks is in response to the growing demand from consumers who now want healthier drinks.'
It added that diabetes organisations throughout the UK and Ireland and hospital trusts had been informed of the changes.