# Scientists link a strange sugar in red meat to a 63% higher diabetes risk

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-10-18T13:09:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261017230031.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/scientists-link-a-strange-sugar-in-red-meat-to-a-63-higher-diabetes-ri-211e0c/

A study of nearly 90,000 adults found that people consuming the most of a little-known sugar found in red meat had a 63% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Scientists suspect the sugar may trigger chronic inflammation, potentially revealing a hidden connection between red meat and diabetes that goes beyond weight gain.

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