Diabetes: Sweets Not the Direct Cause, Doctor Reveals 5 Key Risk Factors

• Eating sweets alone does not directly cause diabetes; moderation is key for healthy individuals.
• Excessive sugar intake leads to extra calories, fat accumulation, and insulin resistance, indirectly increasing diabetes risk.
• Insulin resistance occurs when the pancreas overworks to produce insulin, and cells become less sensitive to it.
• High sugar consumption (over 20-30g/day) can cause inflammation, obesity, and increase risks for heart disease, high blood pressure, and fatty liver.
• Major risk factors for diabetes include obesity, physical inactivity, family history, processed foods, and age-related hormonal changes.