Food Addiction linked to Type 2 Diabetes among normal individuals and ones with mental disorders

Written By : Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran |Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Published On 2023-05-17T16:00:16+05:30 | Updated On 16 May 2023 8:16 PM IST

Denmark: A new study published in Clinical Nutrition Journal has found that there is a positive association between food addiction and type 2 diabetes (T2D) in both the general population and among individuals with mental disorders.

This research sheds light on the addictive nature of highly processed foods and suggests that food addiction may be a promising target for preventing T2D.

The study, which was conducted by researchers in Denmark, surveyed 1,699 adults from the general population and 1,394 adults with clinically verified mental disorders. Participants completed a cross-sectional survey that included the Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0 and was followed up using Danish registers to determine the presence of T2D.

The study revealed the following clinical takeaways:

1. food addiction was strongly associated with T2D in both the general population and among individuals with mental disorders.

2. In the general population, the adjusted odds ratio (AOR) for food addiction and T2D was 6.7, indicating a significant positive association.

3. Among individuals with mental disorders, the AOR was 2.4, also indicating a positive association in a dose-response-like manner.

This study is the first of its kind to demonstrate a positive association between food addiction and T2D in a general population sample. The findings suggest that food addiction may be a promising target for preventing T2D, particularly in populations at risk for mental disorders.

Dr. Christina Horsager, the study’s lead author, said, “These results have important implications for public health and underscore the need for food addiction interventions. Future research should focus on developing effective prevention and treatment strategies for food addiction in order to reduce the risk of developing T2D and other related health issues.”

Reference:

Horsager C., Bruun J., Færk E., et al.; Food addiction is strongly associated with type 2 diabetes; Clinical Nutrition VOLUME 42, ISSUE 5, P717-721, 2023; doi: doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2023.03.014

Food AddictionType 2 DiabetesT2DMT2D patientsClinical Nutrition Journalmental disordersrisk of developing type 2 diabetes

Article Source : Clinical Nutrition Journal

Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran

Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran joined Medical Dialogues as an Intern in 2023. She is a BDS graduate from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore Batch 2022, and worked as a Junior Resident at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital at the Department of Dental Surgery till January 2023. She has completed a Diploma in Executive Healthcare management from the Loyola Institute of Business Administration, developing skills in Healthcare Management and Administration. She covers several medical specialties including Dental, ENT, Diagnostics, Pharmacology, Neurology, and Cardiology.

Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli

Dr Kamal Kant Kohli-MBBS, DTCD- a chest specialist with more than 30 years of practice and a flair for writing clinical articles, Dr Kamal Kant Kohli joined Medical Dialogues as a Chief Editor of Medical News. Besides writing articles, as an editor, he proofreads and verifies all the medical content published on Medical Dialogues including those coming from journals, studies,medical conferences,guidelines etc. Email: drkohli@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751