Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Asked 7 months ago

Does eating sweets cause diabetes?

My mother-in-law keeps telling me that if I eat too many mithai, I'll get diabetes like my father. I do enjoy sweets after dinner sometimes. Is there really a direct connection?

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Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Honestly, eating sweets directly doesn't give you diabetes, but it messes up your caloric balance. Overeating sugar leads to fat gain, which increases insulin resistance over time. Keep lifting and balancing your macros, that's what actually helps keep your blood sugar stable.

Rohan Kamath Rohan Kamath Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My HealthifyMe app showed my sugar spikes every time I had a heavy dessert. It is not just about the direct sugar, but how much load you put on your pancreas daily. Try tracking your overall carb intake for a week, you will be surprised how much hidden sugar we consume.

Kabir Das Kabir Das Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Bro, my hostel roommate eats dairy milk almost every night and he's totally fine. It's mostly about genetics and overall lifestyle, not just one jalebi or chocolate. But yeah, don't go crazy with sweet cravings daily or u might put on weight.

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Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I used to worry about this a lot because I have a huge sweet tooth. Actually, eating sweets occasionally won't make you diabetic out of nowhere, but if there's family history, we have to be thoda careful. Balance it out with good homemade food and active lifestyle.

Amit Shah Amit Shah Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

There is a huge misconception about this. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, so while direct sugar doesn't cause it, highly refined vegetarian diets with too many simple carbs can increase your risk. Focus on high-fiber foods like oats, sprouts, and whole grains to keep insulin levels in check.

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Meenakshi Iyer Meenakshi Iyer Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My son loves bakery items and I was so scared about juvenile diabetes. When we asked our pediatrician, she said eating sugar alone doesn't cause it, but physical inactivity and junk food habits do. We have now restricted sweets to weekends and started sending him for evening football.

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