Sweeter diets, stress fuel rise in diabetes among Korean youth

Sweet desserts and abundant food delivery options have become a source of comfort for many young Koreans navigating their increasingly competitive and stressful lives. But those habits may be taking a toll: diabetes cases among younger generations are rising faster than among older age groups. Experts stress the importance of early lifestyle management, warning that earlier onset of the disease increases the risk of complications because patients must live with the condition for longer. Accordin