Sodium, often overlooked, plays a key role in diabetes, beyond just sugar intake.
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Excess sodium in diets is linked to hypertension, a common diabetes comorbidity.
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The Mayo Clinic Proceedings study connects added salt in food to T2DM risk.
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Shared risk factors like obesity contribute to both hypertension and T2DM.
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The study used salt addition frequency as a measure of long-term sodium intake.
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Analysis of 402,982 UK Biobank participants highlighted a higher T2D risk with increased salt use.
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The findings offer a new perspective on dietary management for diabetes.
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Effective diabetes diets vary based on personal health goals and preferences.
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Recommendations include balanced nutrition and active lifestyle for diabetes management.
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