Meat consumption linked to Type 2 diabetes

Investigators have explored the association between meat consumption and the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

In a study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, the investigators analyzed the data of less than 2 million individuals residing in 20 countries. They assessed the individuals’ dietary information through food frequency questionnaires, dietary history and dietary records.

The investigators discovered that a higher consumption of meat — particularly red and processed meat — was correlated with a heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. For instance, those who consumed processed meat and unprocessed red meat had a respective 15% and 10% higher risk of Type 2 diabetes. Those who consumed poultry had an 8% higher risk of developing the condition.

The findings highlighted the importance of reducing meat consumption, especially among those at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Read more: The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

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