While carbohydrates and sugars have traditionally received a significant amount of attention in discussions about diabetes, the dangers of saturated fats have gained recognition in recent years. The development of type 2 diabetes is a complex interplay of various factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and diet. Although carbohydrates and sugars, especially excess consumption of highly processed and sugary foods, also play a role in causing diabetes, intake of saturated fats from animal-people meat and dairy foods is an underestimated risk factor for the condition.