6 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Diabetes

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Eating too much sugar causes diabetes

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"Certainly, anybody will benefit from eating less sugar...because it is not a nutrient-dense ingredient," McLaughlin says. That said, simply eating too much sugar does not cause diabetes.

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