The Claim

In American Indian adults, the association between processed meat intake and type 2 diabetes is partially reduced after adjusting for BMI, indicating that obesity may mediate part of this relationship; however, a significant association persists, suggesting additional biological or behavioral pathways beyond weight gain contribute to the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Source: Associations of processed meat and unprocessed red meat intake with incident diabetes: the Strong Heart Family Study.

What the research says

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In plain English

Eating processed meat is linked to a higher chance of getting type 2 diabetes in American Indian adults, and while being overweight plays a role, there's still a connection even after accounting for weight — meaning other factors are also involved.

See the scientific wording

The association between processed meat intake and type 2 diabetes in American Indian adults is partially attenuated after adjusting for BMI, suggesting that obesity may mediate part of the relationship, but a significant association remains, indicating additional pathways beyond weight gain.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Associations of processed meat and unprocessed red meat intake with incident diabetes: the Strong Heart Family Study.

    The study found that eating more processed meat, like spam, is linked to a higher chance of getting diabetes in American Indian adults, even after accounting for body weight. This means the risk isn't just because of obesity.

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