If you track them on a time scale, the rise in diabetes in the US tracks right along with the government’s adoption of the Food Pyramid recommendations on diet.
High consumption of carbohydrates is likely the culprit. And not just sugar and HFCS - bread, grains, rice, potatoes - they all contribute.
At least there is research showing that whole grains/high fiber and potatoes etc in moderation will prevent diabetes. I don’t know of any such studies concerning refined sugars.
We each a lot more processed foods, junk foods and fast foods than generations before as well. Changes to the American diet starting in the 1960s and continuing from there are wrecking our health.
If you track them on a time scale, the rise in diabetes in the US tracks right along with the government’s adoption of the Food Pyramid recommendations on diet.
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The number of people with diabetes probably increase as the percentage of fats in people’s bodies that is omega 6 fats increases.