High carbs. Low carbs. High protein. Low protein. Vegetarian. Meat-based. The dietary war is real. Which dietary approach proves best for Type 2 diabetes? A study conducted in 2009 investigated the impact of diet on the improvement of glucose control in Type 2 diabetic patients. The participants of the study who received high carb, high fiber, low glycemic foods experienced a significant drop in blood glucose levels and insulin stabilization. This research and its findings suggest a radical, low-cost method of treatment for Type 2 diabetes: a healthy diet based on legumes (beans), fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. The war for our health is worth fighting and with weapons like these, it can actually be a pleasure.
De Natale C, Annuzzi G, Bozzetto L, Mazzarella R, Costabile G, Ciano O, Riccardi G, Rivellese AA. Effects of a plant-based high-carbohydrate/high-fiber diet versus high-monounsaturated fat/low-carbohydrate diet on postprandial lipids in type 2 diabetic patients. Diabetes Care. 2009 Dec;32(12):2168-73. doi: 10.2337/dc09-0266. Epub 2009 Sep 9. PubMed PMID: 19741188; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2782970.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19741188
