Link Between Meat Consumption and Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Eating meat, especially processed and red meat, increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The disease affects over 500 million people worldwide and is linked to factors like aging and rising body weight. Drugmakers have invested in treatments, but there is currently no cure. Physical exercise and better nutrition are recommended for prevention.
Key Points
- Regular consumption of processed meat is associated with a 15% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes
- Eating unprocessed red meat raises the risk by 10%
- Type 2 diabetes affects over 500 million people worldwide and is expected to double by 2050 due to global aging and rising body weight
- Physical exercise and better nutrition are recommended for prevention