Type 2 diabetes is caused by an excess fat in the liver and the pancreas. In the liver it causes insulin resistance and in the pancreas it prevents the accute insulin secretion needed after meals. The fix is to take off the excess fat and not to put it back on.

Red meat is positively associated with with type 2 diabetes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5GIExMa4rM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgfTit87RYU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ_5eK-IC4k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_nXKpeZZFs 

 Chris is a nice guy and incorrect 

 Diabetes is caused by a sustained high-carb, polysaccharide dense diet.

Also, think about this:

Do fatty acids rot your teeth?
Do amino acids rot your teeth?
No -- but sugar sure does.