human
I've been hearing about the health risks of eating too much sugar. What are they?
assistant
The main risk is that sugar can cause tooth decay and contribute to obesity, which increases your risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other serious illnesses. Eating too much sugar also increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by increasing blood sugar levels, which can lead to long-term complications such as nerve damage, kidney failure, and blindness. Additionally, high sugar consumption has been linked to increased inflammation in the body, which can increase your risk of certain cancers.