- Past studies have linked certain food additives found in processed foods to an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
- A new study has found that two certain mixtures of common food additives can increase a person’s chance of developing type 2 diabetes.
- Mixtures with a range of additives and preservatives, including aspartame, xanthan gum, and sucralose, were linked to increased diabetes risk.
Written by Corrie Pelc on April 9, 2025 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.
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