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Think Sugar Causes Diabetes? Think Again

“You probably got diabetes because you ate too much sugar.” If you have diabetes you have probably heard this; if you don't have diabetes you have probably said this. Sugar often gets blamed for this complex disease, yet the real causes are more about how the body processes insulin and other factors. In this article, I’ll explain why sugar isn’t the villain it’s made out to be and clear up some common misconceptions about diabetes.