Red and Processed Meat Intake Associated with Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk

A meta-analysis of data found that dietary patterns high in unprocessed red meat (beef, pork, lamb, and venison), and especially processed meat (like deli meats, bacon, ham, hotdogs, sausage, and jerky), are associated with higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The prospective study (which cannot prove cause and effect) included nearly 2 million participants from countries around the world.

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​A meta-analysis of data found that dietary patterns high in unprocessed red meat (beef, pork, lamb, and venison), and especially processed meat (like deli meats, bacon, ham, hotdogs, sausage, and jerky), are associated with higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The prospective study (which cannot prove cause and effect) included nearly 2 million participants
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