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One-Third of Diabetics May Face Food Addiction

4/22/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Brazil uncovers that nearly one-third of people with type 2 diabetes may struggle with food addiction, particularly to ultra-processed foods that ignite dopamine release akin to drugs. Experts caution, however, that this addiction may be more about behavioral patterns influenced by stress and genetics than purely neurological responses.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study from Brazil uncovers that nearly one-third of people with type 2 diabetes may struggle with food addiction, particularly to ultra-processed foods that ignite dopamine release akin to drugs. Experts caution, however, that this addiction may be more about behavioral patterns influenced by stress and genetics than purely neurological responses.