“Poor Diet Linked to 70% of Type 2 Diabetes Cases Globally, Study Finds”

The number of people with diabetes has skyrocketed in recent times, resulting in associated health problems such as obesity and cardiovascular disease risk. Researchers investigating the underlying issues behind this trend have recently found that diet plays a crucial role. In a recent study analyzing data from 184 countries, a poor diet was identified as a leading driver of diet-attributable type 2 diabetes globally, accounting for up to 70% of new diagnoses globally. Insufficient whole grains, too much refined rice and wheat, and too much processed meat were identified as the most significant dietary factors. Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia were identified as regions with the most type 2 diabetes cases linked to diet. Without serious intervention through the encouragement of healthier dietary choices, this global epidemic will only get worse. This groundbreaking study has been published in Nature Medicine and can inform nutritional priorities for clinicians, policymakers, and private sector actors.