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DARK SECRETS: Does eating ham bacon and beef really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes | Rare Historical Photos

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That lunchtime staple, the humble ham sandwich, has come in for a bashing in the press recently. According to many reports, eating two slices of ham a day can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

But what’s the science behind these headlines?

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