Sweets Don’t Directly Cause Diabetes

Eating sweets does not directly cause diabetes. That's a myth most people believe.

Diabetes happens when your body cannot use insulin properly. Insulin is the hormone that controls blood

sugar levels in your bloodstream. When you eat any food, rice,

chapati, fruits, or sweets, it all turns into sugar in your blood.

Sugar itself is not the enemy here. The real problem starts when insulin stops working effectively.

Eating too many sweets can cause weight gain, and being overweight makes insulin work

poorly, which increases diabetes risk. Think of insulin as a key and your

cells as a lock. Sugar is the fuel. If the key does not work, fuel stays in the