Research
Mixed
Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet (MD) reduces the incidence of type 2 diabetes and improves glycemic control (HbA1c) independent of weight loss.
Adopt a Mediterranean-style diet focusing on fruits, vegetables, legumes, olive oil, and nuts. You do not need to strictly count calories or restrict energy intake to see improvements in blood sugar and diabetes risk.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Prospective analysis of the PERIMED study... have also shown an inverse T2DM incidence rate associated with MD consumption compared with low fat diet... MD is better at lowering T2DM risk irrespective of weight-loss, and that this can be done without necessarily restricting energy intake.
Why this rating
Supported by prospective analysis (PERIMED), systematic reviews, and RCTs.
Source
Functional Foods and Lifestyle Approaches for Diabetes Prevention and Management
Ahmad Alkhatib et al. · Nutrients · 2017
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