Research
Macro partitioning
Adherence to Mediterranean or DASH dietary patterns significantly reduces the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in the general population.
Adopt a Mediterranean or DASH-style eating pattern. This means prioritizing vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and olive oil, while limiting red meat and sugar-sweetened beverages. This approach has been shown to significantly lower the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
GoodSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Results of the review suggest that healthy dietary patterns such as Mediterranean and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diets... significantly reduced the risk of T2DM.
Why this rating
Based on an umbrella review of 60 systematic reviews, though confidence in individual SRMAs was often critically low.
Source
Preventive Role of Diet Interventions and Dietary Factors in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Umbrella Review
Toi Lam Phung et al. · Nutrients · 2020
Meta-analysis · 60 studiesCited 170×
Read the paper This is one finding among thousands. Every one is graded and traced to its source, so you can see what the evidence actually supports. Browse the research →