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Eating processed or red meat can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. A large study showed that having just two slices of ham a day can make the danger go up by 15%. Experts from the University of Cambridge led the research, which involved 2 million people worldwide. Type 2 diabetes is a serious health problem that can lead to blindness, heart attacks, kidney failure, strokes, and amputation. It is important to have a healthy weight, be active, and eat well to lower the risk of this disease. The study found that eating less processed and red meat can help prevent type 2 diabetes.
The research was published in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal. It showed that having 50g of processed meat daily can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 15% in the next 10 years. Eating 100g of red meat a day can increase the risk by 10%. It is best to limit how much processed and red meat we eat to stay healthy and avoid type 2 diabetes.
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Processed/ˈprɒsɛst/adjective
Having undergone a series of mechanical or chemical operations on something to change its form or properties.
Diabetes/ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/noun
A medical condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood.
Risk/rɪsk/noun
The possibility of something unpleasant or harmful happening.
Heart Attacks/hɑːrt əˈtæks/noun
A medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked.
Kidney Failure/ˈkɪdni ˈfeɪljər/noun
A medical condition in which the kidneys stop functioning properly.
