Americans are eating less sugar, thanks in part to weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. But Wyoming growers say that’s not the real reason that prices in the sugar beet market have plunged 33% year over year.

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. Sweets can also contribute to negative side effects like nausea.

“The statistics now are that somewhere around 9% of the population are using these drugs to help with weight loss and other health-related issues,” Wyoming Sugar Company CEO Mike Greear told Cowboy State Daily. “They trend more toward higher protein items and so, with that, you see baked goods and candy, stuff like that, a decrease in consumption.”

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