Research
Mixed
There is probable evidence that increasing vegetable and fruit consumption does not directly influence the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, independent of body weight.
While vegetables and fruit are essential for heart health, they do not directly prevent diabetes. Focus on maintaining a healthy weight and overall diet quality to manage your diabetes risk.
GoodRefutesMEDIUM confidence
Independent of overweight, there is probable evidence that there is no influence of increased consumption on the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Why this rating
Rated 'probable' evidence for no association, based on multiple meta-analyses and cohort studies.
Source
Critical review: vegetables and fruit in the prevention of chronic diseases
Heiner Boeing et al. · European Journal of Nutrition · 2012
DOI 10.1007/s00394-012-0380-y
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