Wyoming Sugar Beet Growers Disagree with National Report
Wyoming farmers argue that the decline in sugar prices is not due to weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, but rather "sugar dumping" by countries that subsidize the product and sell it at below-market prices.
Americans are consuming less sugar, partly due to the use of weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, which advise users to avoid sugary foods and drinks to prevent blood sugar spikes and negative side effects like nausea.
Despite this trend, Wyoming sugar beet growers claim that the real issue is the subsidized sugar flooding the market, resulting in a 33% year-over-year drop in sugar beet market prices.
Doctors advise GLP-1 users to avoid sugary drinks, candy, and baked goods because they can cause blood sugar to spike, interfering with the function of the drug.
Author's summary: Wyoming farmers blame sugar dumping for price drop.