When considering diabetes, it’s common to focus on sugar intake, but sodium plays a crucial, yet less obvious, role as well. Sodium, a component of salt, is vital for maintaining the body’s fluid-electrolyte balance and supporting nutrient absorption and cellular processes. However, excessive sodium intake is a risk factor for developing hypertension. A recent study investigated the link between added salt in food and new cases of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The research, published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, aimed to understand the impact of long-term sodium intake on diabetes incidence. It highlighted the common risk factors for hypertension and … Continue reading Sodium Intake Linked to Increased Type-2 Diabetes Risk: New UK Biobank Study Findings