This study aimed to examine the association between white rice consumption and risk of diabetes. The study included 132,373 individuals from 21 countries who were followed for 9.5 years on average. Higher white rice intake of 450g/day or more was associated with a 20% increased risk of diabetes compared to less than 150g/day. The highest risk was seen in South Asia, where rice intake was linked to a 61% greater risk. In China, no significant association was found between rice consumption and diabetes. While this large prospective study across many countries found a link between high white rice intake and diabetes, limitations include lack of accounting for dietary changes over time and residual confounding from unmeasured factors.