Think you have heard everything there is to know about type 2 diabetes? Given the ongoing research on this disease, it is very likely that there is some latest news that you may have missed out on.
Last November 2018, medical experts from all over the world gathered in Kuala Lumpur for the 12th International Diabetes Federation Western Pacific Region (IDF-WPR) Congress and 10th Asian Association for the Study of Diabetes (AASD) Scientific Meeting. We are fortunate to be among the attendees, and we are pleased to share with you four important updates that were discussed during these events.
UPDATE 1
PLANT-BASED DIET SUPPORTS BETTER BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL AND IMPROVES OVERALL HEALTH
Plant-based proteins and a balanced diet can help in diabetes management.
The increase in consumption of calorie-dense foods which include fast foods, meats and other animal fats, as well as highly-refined grains and drinks loaded with refined sugar, are dietary choices contributing to the rising rates of obesity around the world.
As most people know by now, diabetes is closely linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes is more prevalent among people who eat more fat and animal-based foods.
A LOW-FAT PLANT-BASED DIET IS LINKED TO MANY BENEFITS
Didn’t your parents tell you to eat your vegetables? They may not have told you the reasons, but studies have shown that populations eating a plant-heavy, low-fat diet have less risk of heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, kidney stones and gallstones; lower death rates from heart conditions, fewer intestinal disorders, and less incidence of certain cancers.
Not necessarily vegetarian
Plant-based diets here are not necessarily vegan or vegetarian in nature, but rather rich in plant-based foods. Animal proteins can be replaced with plant proteins such as tempeh and other soy-based products and legumes. Carbohydrates can come from fruits, vegetables and nuts while calcium and other nutrients can be sourced from dairy and eggs.
This story is from the January/February 2019 edition of Health Today Malaysia.
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