Research Finds that Fast Food Increases Diabetes Risk

Most everyone loves a big juicy cheeseburger once in a while! Unfortunately, new studies have determined that fast food such as KFC, Burger King, or McDonalds meals can be linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers suggest you say bye to the burgers and fries unless you want to say hello to diabetes!

Who's at Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes?

Researchers found that women, especially African American women, who ate burgers and fried chicken were more than 40% more likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes later in life than those who did not eat fast food at all. The likely cause, increase BMI associated with the over indulgence of high calorie foods from fast food chains such as KFC and Burger King.

Of more than two thousand women who developed diabetes during the course of 10 years, women who ate hamburgers and fried chicken regularly were up to 70% more likely to develop blood sugar disorders including type 2 diabetes.

Additional Dietary Factors to Consider in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

It seems that fast food isn't the only dietary culprit that contributes to the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Additional dietary factors to consider which studies have found may contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes include eating shellfish, fatty foods and sugary sodas.

A UK study found that men and women who eat white and oily fish on a regular basis (at least 2 times per week) have a lowered risk of developing type 2 diabetes over time but individuals eating similar amounts of shellfish have an increased risk of contracting the blood disorder. This study also linked the likelihood of individuals eating high calorie sauces and dips with shellfish as a possible contributing factor since many people eat shellfish with butter or mayonnaise based sauces.

Seek a Nutritionist to Reduce Dietary Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A nutritionist can help in developing a diet that is free from the radicals that have been found to contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. Fatty foods, oils, fried foods, fast foods and in some cases maybe even shellfish should be kept to a minimum to reduce the risk of developing diabetes over time. With the help of a nutritionist, adults can find new menus and meals that are healthy and will not increase the risk of diabetes development in the later years of life.
A quick search of the internet will lead you to some local nutritionists that are available to help aid in menu selection, meal preparation, and diet decisions that will thwart diabetes risk factors. Some sites to search for a nutritionist to help in menu creation include www.wellnesscenters.com and www.findanutritionist.com.