Red and processed meats were correlated with the rate of diabetes which
had the higher rates of heart disease, high blood pressure, etc., and:
"Furthermore, total red meat intake was positively
     associated with total energy intake, intakes of all fatty acids,
     cholesterol, and protein but inversely associated with dietary
     carbohydrate, fiber, magnesium intakes, and glycemic load. Similar
     associations were observed for total meat and processed meat."

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/488923