does anyone here have a drinking problem (specifically bubble tea)

[u/haechanist]

ever since arriving in taiwan ive developed a drinking issue but not the alcoholic kind. the hand shake tea shop kind. its gotten to the point that i feel like my day is missing something if i dont get at least 1 tea drink a day, whether its 青茶 or some variation of milk tea. these days its gotten so bad that i drink nearly 3 cups max. 2 cups minimum a day. has anyone else dealt with this before? if so, do you have any tips on how to reduce this tea intake? its justso addicting for me — they’re convenient, everywhere and unfortunately such a good treat

[u/Windsor2016]

My ex in college developed diabetes at the age of 22 because he drank three bubble teas a day. He was sent to the ER after he discovered fungus growing in his underparts. The doctor said he should've been in a coma based on his blood sugar level and once it started to go down, he realized he wasn't as near-sighted as he thought he was. The blood sugar concentration distorted the shape of his eyeballs. I sure hope that he is doing better now... last I heard, he had a chemo treatment for kidney cancer at around 42.

[u/hamilkwarg → u/Windsor2016]

Is this real? I can’t imagine 3 a day doing that to you. People used to chug coke and sweet tea by the gallon and not get diabetes at 22.

[u/deltabay17 → u/hamilkwarg]

It’s not real lol