Is red meat really causing type 2 diabetes? The recent red meat study was wrong. Discover why sugar and refined carbs are the actual drivers of insulin resistance and metabolic issues with red meat and diabetes. Dr. Mark Hyman breaks down the sensationalized headlines claiming red meat is dangerous. By unpacking the deep flaws in recent observational studies—like inaccurate food frequency questionnaires, statistical manipulation, and the "healthy user bias"—we reveal why blaming meat for metabolic dysfunction misses the mark for type 2 diabetes causes The true root cause of type 2 diabetes isn't your steak; it's insulin resistance driven by sugar, refined carbohydrates, and ultra-processed foods. Discover what the gold-standard randomized controlled trials actually say about red meat consumption, blood sugar balance, and true metabolic health with a low glycemic diet. Stop guessing with conflicting health advice. Learn how to optimize your diet with high-quality protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich foods, and find out which essential blood tests you need to truly understand your cardiometabolic health. Get my FREE guide 3 Steps to Reverse Aging when you sign up for my weekly health picks 👉 https://bit.ly/IncreaseHealthspan View the Show Notes For This Episode: https://bit.ly/ep-853 Recently, a study made headlines linking red meat consumption to an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. It’s no secret that navigating the realm of nutrition has become a challenge for the general public. That’s why, on today’s Health Bites episode, we’re diving deep into the findings from this study, “Red meat intake and risk of type 2 diabetes in a prospective cohort study of United States females and males,” published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. I unpack the study’s design flaws, inaccuracies, and where the researchers got it straight up wrong. This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, Happy Egg, and Mitopure. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at https://RupaUniversity.com. Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit https://happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit https://TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. #Type2Diabetes #InsulinResistance #DrMarkHyman #MetabolicHealth #nutritionmyths