Research
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Higher intake of processed meats is associated with a greater increase in type 2 diabetes risk compared to red meat intake.
When choosing meats, prioritize fresh, unprocessed options like chicken, fish, or fresh beef over processed options like bacon, hot dogs, and sausages. Processed meats are linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes than red meats, likely due to additives and processing methods.
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This suggests that processed meats intake confers a higher risk for diabetes than red meats.
Why this rating
Same cohort and methodology as N1, with specific stratification by meat type.
Source
Dietary Patterns, Meat Intake, and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Women
Teresa T. Fung et al. · Archives of Internal Medicine · 2004
DOI 10.1001/archinte.164.20.2235
cohort · n=69554Cited 493×
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