Research
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Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet improves cardiovascular risk factors (lipids, blood pressure) and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease events in patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
If you have Type 2 Diabetes, following a Mediterranean Diet can significantly improve your blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels, reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke.
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
MD was superior to a low-fat diet in reducing HbA1c... fasting plasma glucose... weight... WC... and TG... as well as in increasing HDL-C...
Why this rating
Supported by network meta-analyses and multiple RCTs.
Source
Mediterranean Diet and Obesity-related Disorders: What is the Evidence?
Giovanna Muscogiuri et al. · Current Obesity Reports · 2022
DOI 10.1007/s13679-022-00481-1
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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.Strong
- Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet (MD) reduces central adiposity (waist circumference and visceral fat) and prevents weight gain, even when energy intake is unrestricted.Good
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