Study links high sugar intake in infancy to increased diabetes and blood pressure risks

A new study links high sugar intake in infancy to increased risks of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure later in life. Researchers found that a low-sugar diet during the first two years can significantly reduce these risks. The study analyzed data from the UK Biobank, focusing on individuals born around the end of sugar rationing in 1953. It revealed that children with restricted sugar intake during their first 1,000 days had up to a 35% lower risk of diabetes and 20% lower risk of hypertension as adults. Researchers emphasized the importance of early-life nutrition, noting that even in-utero exposure to low sugar levels can lower health risks. The findings highlight the long-term effects of dietary habits established in early childhood.