The Claim
In American Indian adults aged 18–75 years, higher intake of processed meat is associated with increased odds of developing type 2 diabetes over approximately 8 years, with individuals in the highest quartile of consumption having 63% greater odds (OR: 1.63; 95% CI: 1.21, 2.63) compared to those in the lowest quartile, after adjusting for age, sex, site, total caloric intake, education, smoking, alcohol use, family history of diabetes, physical activity, dietary glycemic load, fiber, and BMI.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
If you're an American Indian adult, eating more processed meat like bacon or hot dogs might increase your chances of getting type 2 diabetes over time—especially if you eat a lot compared to others.
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Higher intake of processed meat is associated with increased odds of developing type 2 diabetes over approximately 8 years in American Indian adults aged 18–75 years, with those in the highest quartile of consumption having 63% greater odds (OR: 1.63; 95% CI: 1.21, 2.63) compared to those in the lowest quartile, after adjusting for age, sex, site, total caloric intake, education, smoking, alcohol use, family history of diabetes, physical activity, dietary glycemic load, fiber, and BMI.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that American Indians who ate the most processed meat, like spam, were more likely to get diabetes over time, exactly as the claim says.
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