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This is one of the most dangerous things you can do for Type 2 Diabetes. And we all do it from time to time.<\/p>\nThis is one of the most dangerous things you can do for Type 2 Diabetes. And we all do it from time to time.<\/p>\n
It involves eating a common type of food: UPF<\/p>\n
And according to a new study in The Lancet Regional Health \u2013 Europe, it spikes your risk of Type 2 Diabetes by almost 300%.<\/p>\n
The researchers studied the diets of 311,000 people across 8 European countries.<\/p>\n
Foods were categorized by processing level (NOVA classification).<\/p>\n
Participants were followed for an average of 11 years.<\/p>\n
The takeaway:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n 1. 10% increase in ultra<\/em>-processed food (UPF) intake raised diabetes risk by 17%.<\/p>\n 2. Replacing 10% of UPF with minimally<\/em>-processed foods lowered risk by 18%.<\/p>\n 3. Replacing 10% of UPF with medium<\/em>-processed foods reduced risk by 14%.<\/p>\n 4. Riskiest UPFs and their risk increases:<\/p>\n - Animal-based products: 250% higher risk<\/p>\n - Ready-to-eat\/heat mixed dishes: 16% higher risk<\/p>\n - Sweetened beverages: 25% higher risk<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n 5. Some UPFs (like cereals, sweets, plant-based alternatives) surprisingly reduced risk.<\/p>\n The study suggests reducing UPF intake, especially the riskiest types, and favoring less processed foods to help prevent type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n