Plant-based diets high in carbs improve type 1 diabetes, according to new case studies

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/pcfr-pdh072320.php

News Release 23-Jul-2020
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine


Plant-based diets rich in whole carbohydrates can improve insulin sensitivity and other health markers in individuals with type 1 diabetes, according to two case studies published by researchers from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in the Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism.

Both case studies followed individuals with type 1 diabetes who adopted plant-based diets rich in whole carbohydrates--including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. The patients' health care teams tracked their blood sugar control, heart disease risk factors, and other health measurements before and after the diet change.

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