It is well-established that individuals eating a vegetarian or vegan diet have a reduced risk for T2DM, weigh less, have lower BP, and reduced risks for CVD and certain types of cancer. But how does it work for T2DM patients? A well-planned low-fat vegan diet is high in fiber and low in calories , which helps with weight loss. Plant-based eating patterns enhance insulin sensitivity , assumed to be a result of weight loss.
Further, it also suggested that a vegan eating pattern improves insulin resistance by reducing intramyocellular lipids. Eliminating meat reduces the intake of saturated fat, trans fats and heme iron, substances associated with insulin resistance . The improvement in diet quality from plant-based foods reduces inflammation and may protect the body from damage caused by high blood glucose levels, significantly reducing the intake of advanced glycation end products,…
