A diet loaded with hot dogs, lunch meat and Spam can significantly increase your risk of diabetes, according to research conducted by University of Washington scientists. In this study, scientists investigated the diets of rural-dwelling Native Americans and compared what they ate with diabetes rates.

They found that eating processed meats twice per week increased diabetes risk by 63%. The scientists state that compounds in canned meat, such as sodium nitrates, may interfere with the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar. Also, these meats tend to be high in calories, which may promote obesity.

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