Diet is a very important, modifiable determinant of risk for the development of diabetes. We know a lot about some specific nutrients and foods that are related to the disease. However, a study revealed that findings are inconsistent and may be related to the overall dietary pattern that underlies these associations. It is important to take into account overall dietary patterns. One way to do that is by looking at plant-based diets.
Vegetarian or vegan diets are related to improved glycemic control and lower diabetes risk in the general population. However, adhering to an overall vegan or vegetarian diet may not be feasible for public health messages in most Western countries. Therefore, we examined whether variations in the level of adopting a more plant-based and less animal-based diet would be beneficial for diabetes risk. We embedded these analyses in this study, a large…
