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A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and olive oil can benefit people with diabetes
So, you have been diagnosed with diabetes. You know that there are a lot of changes coming your way, includ- ing changes to what and how much you eat. If you’re overweight, your healthcare provider may recommend that you lose some weight for the sake of your health. But even if you’re not carrying those extra pounds, you now understand that everything you put into your body is going to affect how you feel. People with diabetes often struggle with how to find just the right diet. While there is no single correct choice or answer — and your diet selection is something you should discuss with your healthcare team — research shows that some diets are more beneficial than others. The Mediterranean diet has many benefits. Numerous studies now support the idea that a primarily plant-based
diet, which is low in red meat and uses olive oil as the primary source of fat, can benefit people with diseases involving chronic inflammation — including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, cancer, pulmonary disease and cognitive disorders. Several studies focus specifically on the beneficial role the Mediterranean diet can play in glycemic control and in preventing cardiovascular disease, the number-one killer of adults with diabetes. In a 2011 study, researchers found that adherence to a traditional Mediterranean diet (supplemented with virgin olive oil or mixed nuts), with no calorie restrictions, reduced the risk of developing diabetes by 52 percent (compared to a low-fat diet), in people at high risk for car- diovascular disease (a population considered more likely to
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