Some previous studies have shown that certain calorie-restricted or "vegetarian" diets can help people with type 2 diabetes, but most are difficult to follow.
New research, led by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, recommends a "whole-food" diet that prioritizes plants.
Eating lots of green vegetables, replacing white rice with brown rice, replacing canned food with fresher protein dishes and eating in moderation... can help type 2 diabetes patients improve (Illustration photo from the Internet)
This eating style recommends that people eat lots of vegetables and fruits; eat foods with the least amount of processing possible, for example, stay away from refined starches and eat whole grains (brown rice, brown bread, oats...), cook meat and fish dishes from fresh meat instead of processed foods (canned food, sausages, cold cuts...), avoid bottled drinks...
This way of eating is often confused with vegetarianism, but it is not. This diet only requires you to consume animal protein in moderation and prioritize plant protein a little more (for example, beans and nuts, mushrooms...).
In the new study, 59 type 2 diabetes patients at a Virginia health care facility achieved significantly better blood sugar control and body mass index (BMI) after trying this eating pattern. Of those, 37 achieved complete remission from a disease that was once thought to be chronic and could only get worse over time.
"The incidence of type 2 diabetes is increasing, as is the recognition by the healthcare community that diet is a key intervention that can help achieve long-term remission," said Dr. Gunadhar Panigrahi, quoted by Medical Xpress.
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