Just Two Slices Of Ham A Day Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk, Major Study Finds

A major study conducted by the University of Cambridge found that eating just two slices of ham a day could increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 15 percent. The study, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, analyzed data from nearly two million adults worldwide and discovered a strong link between red meat consumption and the disease. The research also revealed that both processed and unprocessed red meat can raise the risk of type 2 diabetes.

The findings suggest that removing ham from the diet could significantly lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study showed that those who consumed 50g of processed red meat daily had a 15 percent increased chance of developing the condition in the next 10 years, while those who ate 100g of unprocessed red meat had a 10 percent higher risk. As the prevalence of type 2 diabetes continues to rise globally, the importance of dietary choices in its prevention and management becomes increasingly clear, with plant-based diets showing promise in reducing the risk of the disease.