Many studies have found that the consumption of processed meats is linked to a higher risk of various forms of cancer and heart disease. Now, new research has discovered that there’s also a higher risk of developing diabetes.
In a study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, researchers from the University of Cambridge found that regular consumption of processed meats — like lunch meat, bacon, sausages and hot dogs — along with unprocessed red meat are major risk factors for developing Type 2 diabetes.
