Ultra-processed food intake and risk of type 2 diabetes: a pooled analysis of three prospective cohorts of Korean adults and an updated meta-analysis.

Yujin Kim, Yoonkyoung Cho, Bonjae Koo, Zhangling Chen, Qi Sun, Hannah Oh

November 2025 Eur J Epidemiol

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Discussions around the publication highlight key data, such as references to the increased diabetes risk with UPF consumption in Korean cohorts and meta-analyses involving multiple studies, often using phrases like 'linked to' or 'supporting the evidence.' The tone is analytical but also emphasizes public health relevance, indicating moderate agreement and interest while acknowledging the study's importance.

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  • Samuel Dicken
    @SamuelDickenUK (Twitter)

    Systematic reviews 1.Higher UPF intake linked with T2D risk in three Korean cohorts, and meta-analysis of 17 global cohorts: https://t.co/zEGqyPygdj 2.Higher UPF intake linked with depression in ~265,000 adults (13 studies, 8 cohort): https://t.co/sZQ24p9FFy 6/16
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  • Ash Paul
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    Ultra-processed food intake and risk of type 2 diabetes in Korean adults https://t.co/roumPn51xh https://t.co/AX76dYI60F
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    Just published in The Journal of Nutrition: "Ultra-processed food intake and risk of type 2 diabetes in Korean adults". https://t.co/7tFHniDWvu
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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study found that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) is linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, especially in Korean adults over an 18-year follow-up period.
  • Specific UPF subgroups such as processed meats, ready-to-eat dishes, and ice cream are particularly associated with higher diabetes risk.
  • A broader meta-analysis of 17 studies shows that every 10% increase in UPF intake raises the risk of type 2 diabetes by about 10%, supporting a dose-response relationship between UPFs and diabetes.