The Mediterranean Diet and its health benefits for diabetes

Type 1 diabetes

  • Mediterranean diet can modify both the onset and the progression of the disease by modulating the intestinal microflora and reducing the associated pro-inflammatory profile. Read more

  • Adult people with type 1 diabetes show healthier dietary habits and a higher adherence to the Mediterranean Diet than non diabetic people. Read more

  • The Mediterranean Diet may contribute to better glycemic control in children. Read more

Type 2 diabetes

  • Mediterranean Diet has beneficial effects on Type 2 Diabetes prevention and disease progression. Read more

  • The Mediterranean diet is associated with better glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors and it is suitable for the overall management of type 2 diabetes. Read more

  • The Mediterranean diet is a beneficial nutritional choice for the primary prevention of diabetes type 2. Read more

  • Medical school-based teaching kitchen improves blood pressure and cholesterol for people with type 2 diabetes. Read more

  • The longest study to assess the effects of a Med diet in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: lower-carbohydrate Med diet resulted in a substantial long-term reduction of HbA1c levels, a higher rate of diabetes remission, and delayed need for diabetes medication in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Read more

  • Individuals with moderate to high adherence to the Mediterranean Diet were less likely to develop diabetes than those with poor adherence to this dietary pattern. Read more

CBS News Aug 23, 2024

A new study finds that for every 1.8 ounces of processed meat eaten daily, the risk of type two diabetes increased by 15%. and for every 3.5 ounces of unprocessed red meat eaten daily, the risk increased by 10%.

CBS4 Indy Nov 20, 2020

A new study finds that for every 1.8 ounces of processed meat eaten daily, the risk of type two diabetes increased by 15%. and for every 3.5 ounces of unprocessed red meat eaten daily, the risk increased by 10%.

American College of Physicians Sep 1, 2009

Patients on Low-Carbohydrate Mediterranean Diet Avoided Medication, Lost More Weight, and Decreased Some Coronary Risk Factors