Research shows that plant-based diets can alleviate type 2 diabetes
Lifestyle-based therapeutic interventions that promote adherence to whole-food, plant-based diets and incorporate them into daily care can successfully achieve type 2 diabetes remission, according to a study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine.
The case series determined that 59 patients with type 2 diabetes from a heart health program achieved significant improvements in blood sugar control, with 37% of patients achieving complete remission of diabetes. The patients were treated with a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet while also receiving standard medical care at a Virginia health center. The improvement in glycemic control was accompanied by a significant reduction in body mass index.
Previous research has shown that plant-based eating patterns can improve diabetes outcomes, but that research mostly involved heavy calorie restriction, often relying on liquid meal replacements or fasting. The study, published in collaboration with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), is unique in that remission was assessed as the primary outcome and provides new information on the feasibility of achieving remission simply by consuming healthy foods.
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