You will not get diabetes from eating sugar, but it is wise to limit your sugar intake. Foods that are high in sugar, such as cookies and soft drinks, are often low in nutrients and high in calories. Diets with too many calories can lead to weight gain, and being overweight is one of the main risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
Myth
If you eat too much sugar, you’ll get diabetes.
Fact
Topic
Food & Nutrition
Label
Myth
URL
https://www.southwesthealthline.ca/healthlibrary_docs/nutritionmythsmarch2012.pdf