Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Asked 6 months ago

Can salt give u diabetes?

My neighbour was just diagnosed with diabetes, and now everyone in our society is talking about diet. Some people are saying too much salt can cause diabetes. Is there any truth to this?

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Aditya Sen Aditya Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Salt doesn't directly cause diabetes, as that is primarily related to insulin and sugar metabolism. However, high salt intake is linked to obesity and high blood pressure, which are major risk factors. For accurate guidance, a doctor's advice is best.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Suno, namak se diabetes nahi hoti, sugar aur laziness se hoti hai. Excess salt will give you high BP instead. Keep your diet balanced and don't panic over every little thing you read online.

Ananya Nair Ananya Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Agreed, salt doesn't directly cause diabetes. Just make sure to limit processed foods as they contain both hidden sugars and high sodium.

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Kirit Bhai Patel Kirit Bhai Patel Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Being a diabetic, I can tell you that salt won't raise your blood sugar directly. But we are told to eat less salt because diabetes makes us prone to heart issues and high BP. Keep both sugar and salt in check.

Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It doesn't cause diabetes, but a high-salt lifestyle often goes hand-in-hand with junk food and lack of exercise. If your doctor allows, aim for 30 minutes of brisk walking daily to keep your insulin sensitivity high.

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Meera Chawla Meera Chawla Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I used to panic thinking eating salty chips would give me diabetes because my father has it. My doctor reassured me that only sugar, carbs, and genetics play the main role. You can relax, just eat in moderation.

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I had high BP complications because I consumed too much salt, which eventually affected my overall metabolic health. Please don't ignore your diet patterns. Get a full health checkup and consult a doctor.

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