Even a small improvement in adherence to a Mediterranean diet could meaningfully reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
has remained a favorite among dietitians and experts for decades. Often called the MedDiet for short, this healthful way of eating emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, seafood, and healthy fats like olive oil.
A team of researchers at University of Cambridge overcame this limitation by developing a new way to objectively measure how closely a person follows the Mediterranean diet using a blood test. "The 20% of participants with the highest biomarker score had a 62% lower risk of new-onset Type 2 diabetes relative to the 20% of participants with the lowest biomarker score values," says Forouhi.
"The study does not allow us to draw conclusions as strong as to say that the Mediterranean diet is a causal factor in lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes," Forouhi says. “Along with medication therapy and lifestyle changes, nutrition is a cornerstone of treatment of Type 2 diabetes,” says Jaisinghani. If it is not managed, Type 2 diabetes can increase the risk of other problems such as stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage and vision problems, Jaisinghani adds.
"It's packed with fiber-rich plant foods and doesn’t include many processed sweets, which is helpful for reducing insulin resistance,", registered dietitian nutritionist, tells TODAY.com."That is beneficial for blood sugar management and lowering A1C levels, which measures your average blood sugar levels over the last 3 months," says Largeman-Roth.
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