Ultraprocessed Fast Food Causes Most Diabetes in India

• A study published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition found that a diet rich in advanced glycation end products (AGEs), including ultra-processed and fast food, is a leading cause of diabetes in India.
• The study, funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, found that low-AGE diets improved insulin-sensitivity and reduced inflammatory levels compared to high-AGE diets.
• AGEs, formed when sugars react with fats or proteins during high-temperature cooking, are linked to inflammation, a key factor behind diabetes.
• The study recommends that overweight and obese individuals follow a low-AGE diet to reduce oxidative stress, which results in inflammation and cell damage.
• The study suggests adopting healthier diets such as green leafy non-starchy vegetables, fruits, boiled foods, and reducing bakery and sugary foods to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.