Researchers reviewed 11 studies (most of them randomized controlled trials, the gold standard in research) that included more than 400 mostly middle-aged people with type 2 diabetes. The average length of each study was about six months.
Plant-based diet
People who followed a plant-based diet experienced significant improvements in blood sugar control, emotional health, quality of life, weight loss, and cholesterol levels, compared with people who did not follow plant-based diets.
Diabetes control
Some people who ate a plant-based diet were even able to reduce or eliminate their medications for diabetes control and high blood pressure.
Diet at home
If you’d like to try the diet at home, focus on lots of vegetables, legumes (a must for protein and fiber), fruits, seeds, whole grains, and nuts. But don’t stop taking any medications without talking to your doctor first.
