A new ICMR study has found diet that can influence diabetes risk. The researchers studied impact of diet on Indian overweight adults. Read on to learn which foods to eat and avoid. Consumption of ultra-processed and fried foods can lead to chronic inflammation in the body,

Previous research has shown that highly processed foods, abundant in fat, sugar, salt, and AGEs, increase the risk of chronic diseases.

Research published in "The Lancet Regional Health – Europe" found that sugary drinks, ready-to-eat meals, savory snacks, and processed meats were more closely linked to Type 2 diabetes than other ultra-processed foods.

To reduce risk, researchers recommend adopting a low-AGE diet rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish, boiled items, and brown rice.

A clinical trial has identified foods like cakes, chips, cookies, fried items, mayonnaise, margarine, and ultra-processed products, which are high in advanced glycation end products (AGEs), as major contributors to India’s status as the world’s diabetes capital.