Two slices of ham a day could be increasing your risk of diabetes, new study finds

A new large study found a link between higher protein consumption and higher risk of diabetes (Image: GETTY) Type 2 diabetes has a number of links to lifestyle, diet and fitness levels with new studies constantly shedding light on what might increase or decrease your risk of developing the disease. A new study by the University of Cambridge found a remarkable link with protein, specifically processed meat and unprocessed red meat. The staggeringly large study saw nearly two million people’s data across 20 countries being analysed by the research team through the InterConnect project, funded by the European Union to find a deeper understanding of diabetes and obesity in the population.

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