ASK A VEGAN
Canavegandiethelpwithtype-2diabetes?
Yes. WFPB vegan diets have produced diabetes remission in multiple randomised trials (Barnard, Ornish).
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Short answer
Yes. WFPB vegan diets have produced diabetes remission in multiple randomised trials (Barnard, Ornish).
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The detail
The 22-week Barnard trial (Diabetes Care 2006) showed a low-fat vegan diet outperformed the standard ADA diet on A1c, weight and cholesterol.
Mechanism: reduced saturated fat, high fibre, high antioxidant intake, weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity.
Source: Barnard et al., Diabetes Care 2006;29(8):1777-1783.
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