Diabetes Can Be Caused by High Sugar Intake Alone, New Study Finds

Diabetes affects over 25 million Americans today, more than 8 percent of the population. More than a third remain undiagnosed and are not treated. In most cases, type 2 diabetes, traditionally known as adult onset diabetes, develops in connection with overweight and obesity. A new study, however, found that consuming large amounts of sugar may cause the disease independently from weight problems.