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A Mediterranean diet delayed the start of glucose-lowering drugs in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus compared to a low-fat diet.
Practitioners may consider recommending a Mediterranean diet to delay the need for diabetes medications.
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A Mediterranean diet (vs a low-fat diet) delayed start of glucose-lowering drugs.
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The study is based on a randomized trial.
Source
In newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus, a Mediterranean diet (vs a low-fat diet) delayed start of glucose-lowering drugs
Eugene C. Corbett · Annals of Internal Medicine · 2014
DOI 10.7326/0003-4819-161-6-201409160-02004
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