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By Nidhi Saha, BDSDec 1 2022Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. A recent Nutrients study reports that both very low-calorie diets and vegan diets improve weight loss and anthropometric markers. Furthermore, VLCD diet intervention was associated with better glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients.
Clinically an irreversible condition, with only 2% of patients having spontaneous remission, the primary management of T2D is weight loss. Optimum weight and glycemic control can be achieved by exercise, restricting caloric intake, and implementing lifestyle and behavioral changes. The intake of a plant-based diet can lower cholesterol levels, as these food products have negligible cholesterol content, are rich in soluble fiber, and are low in saturated fats. Following such diets reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular complications of T2D.
Study findings Vegan diet vs. control diet Body weight, glycemic index, and anthropometric markers did not show any significant reduction with vegan diets compared to a conventional diet for diabetes . Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol significantly decreased in people consuming a vegan diet; however, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and total cholesterol levels were not affected by the type of diet consumed.