An Update on the Effects of Plant-Based Diets on Cardiometabolic Factors in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

AbstractPurpose of ReviewLifestyle changes are proven to improve control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), and dietary  regimens can lead to better outcomes and fewer complications in patients with T2DM. Multiple diets regimens can lead to better outcomes and less complications of type 2 diabetes. These diets include the American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet, low carbohydrate diets, and plant-based diets. The te rm “plant-based diet” refers to an eating pattern that emphasizes plant foods and limits or excludes animal products including poultry, fish, red meat, dairy, and eggs.Recent FindingsA growing body of evidence suggests that a plant-based eating pattern can help manage T2DM and related risks. Plant-based diets offer significant cardiometabolic benefits including improvements in blood lipids, C-reactive protein, and other obesity-related inflammatory biomarkers.  They can help reduce the microvascular complications of T2DM including microalbuminuria, and positively impact symptoms of diabetic neuropathy.SummaryIn our current review, plant-based dietary interventions were associated with significantly improved glycemic control  when compared to baseline or control groups. They also lead to substantial weight loss in individuals with T2DM. Plant based dietary interventions significantly reduced diastolic blood pressure, LDL and HDL cholesterol levels.
Source: Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research