Does Eating Too Much Sugar Lead to Diabetes in Children?

Question

I’ve heard that eating too much sugar can easily lead to diabetes. My child really loves sugar and eats it every day. I always know when he’s eating sugar because his mouth is always moving. I can’t help but worry that he might develop diabetes.

Answer

Eating too much sugar does indeed increase the metabolic stress on the pancreatic cells, but children generally have stronger metabolic abilities and are less likely to develop diabetes. However, we still recommend not overindulging in sugar, as it can easily lead to tooth decay. I hope this information is helpful.