Macro partitioning
Adherence to a Mediterranean diet improves glycaemic control (lower HbA1c) and reduces the incidence of type 2 diabetes in adults with or at risk for the condition, compared to lower-fat or control diets.
Adopt a Mediterranean-style eating pattern focusing on olive oil, nuts, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. This approach has been shown to lower blood sugar levels (HbA1c) and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to standard low-fat diets. You do not necessarily need to restrict calories strictly, as the quality of fats and foods drives the benefit.
The Mediterranean diet was associated with better glycaemic control and cardiovascular risk factors than control diets, including a lower fat diet, suggesting that it is suitable for the overall management of type 2 diabetes.
Why this rating
Based on multiple meta-analyses and RCTs, though some heterogeneity in diet definitions exists.
Source
A journey into a Mediterranean diet and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review with meta-analyses
Katherine Esposito et al. · BMJ Open · 2015
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