Role of vegan and vegetarian diets in type 2 diabetes

Authors

  • Dagna Siedlecka Medical University of Lublin
  • Wojciech Micał 1st Department of Medical Radiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin
  • Ewa Krzewicka-Romaniuk Department of Pathophysiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin
  • Anna Pradiuch Department of Pathophysiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin

Keywords

type 2 diabetes, vegetarian diet, vegan diet, obesity, dietary factors

Abstract

Significant benefits could be achieved in diabetes management with vegetarian and vegan diets. Many reports in literature indicate that both, vegetarian and vegan diet bring a potential benefits in a treatment of type 2 diabetes. What is more vegetarian and vegan diets have a positive effect on anti-atherogenic process. Observational studies indicate that risk of developing diabetes is reduced by half in people during a vegetarian diet, compared to non-vegetarian.

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Published

2019-07-20

How to Cite

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SIEDLECKA, Dagna, MICAŁ, Wojciech, KRZEWICKA-ROMANIUK, Ewa and PRADIUCH, Anna. Role of vegan and vegetarian diets in type 2 diabetes. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 20 July 2019. Vol. 9, no. 7, pp. 344-348. [Accessed 23 January 2025].

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 7 (2019)

Section

Review Articles

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