Research
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Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet reduces the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes by 19-30% and improves glycemic control (HbA1c) in existing patients.
Adhere to a Mediterranean Diet to significantly lower your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. This dietary pattern is recommended by major diabetes associations for improving glucose and lipid metabolism.
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
Previous meta-analyses showed that adherence to MD could prevent type 2 diabetes development by 19–23% [49, 50]. In a more recent cohort study... a higher MD intake was related to a 30% relative risk decrease in type 2 diabetes incidence...
Why this rating
Supported by large cohort studies, RCTs, and meta-analyses.
Source
Mediterranean Diet and Obesity-related Disorders: What is the Evidence?
Giovanna Muscogiuri et al. · Current Obesity Reports · 2022
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