Type 2 Diabetes And Vegan Diets
The only prospective study measuring rates of diabetes in vegans, the Adventist Health Study 2, found them to have a 60% less chance of developing the disease than non-vegetarians after two years of follow-up. Previously, a cross-sectional report from the Adventist Health Study-2 showed vegans to have a 68% lower rate of diabetes than non-vegetarians. A number of clinical trials have now shown that a vegan, or mostly vegan, diet can lower body weight, reduce blood sugar, and improve other parameters for type 2 diabetes. 2017 Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies A 2017 meta-analysis reviewed 14 studies published in 13 papers ( 17 ). Two were cohort studies and the other 12 were cross-sectional. Vegetarians had a lower incidence of diabetes in eight of the studies while there was no difference in the other five. Based on the pooled analysis of the studies, vegetarians had a 27% lower risk for diabetes compared to omnivores (OR 0.73, 95% CI: 0.61, 0.87). When the researchers looked at effects in different groups, they found that vegetarian men were less likely to have diabetes than omnivore men, but there was no difference in risk between vegetarian and omnivore women. The researchers also looked at different types of vegetarian diets and found that risk for diabetes was lowest among vegans and lacto-vegetarians. Pesco-vegetarians did not have a lower risk for diabetes compared to omnivores, although semi-vegetarians did. The main limitation of this meta-analysis is that most of the studies were cross-sectional. In addition, the studies were from diverse populations throughout the world where definitions and composition of vegetarian diets may differ. This might explain why among these studies, the findings were stronger in studies from North America, Europe, and the We Continue reading >>
Meat-based Diets Linked With Type 2 Diabetes; Vegans Everywhere Get Smug
Meat-based diets linked with type 2 diabetes; vegans everywhere get smug A 14-year study has SHH! Please stop crowing, Meat causes diabetes! Meat causes diabetes! It is not quite that simple. Can you slow your roll? Get back to me when youre ready to listen, OK? As I was saying! A 14-year study of more than 66,000 European women shows that a diet high in acidic foods leads to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Youd think this means oranges cause type 2 diabetes, right? But actually meat, cheese (NOOO!), and fish boost the acid in your kidneys and pee WAY more than citrus fruits. (Fruits and veggies, believe it or not, LOWER your bodys acidity at least your potential renal acid load.) Chronic acidosis a condition caused by increased acidity in the blood and body tissues reduces insulin sensitivity, the ability of the hormone insulin to regulate blood sugar Over a period of 14 years, 1,372 new cases of type 2 diabetes were recorded. Women whose potential renal acid load (Pral) scores were in the top 25 percent had a 56 percent greater risk of developing diabetes than those in the bottom 25 percent. Recap: Eating more fruits and veggies MIGHT help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes not to be confused with type 1 diabetes , the kid version with no known cause and eating tons of meat and cheese might do the opposite. This is shocking, as no one before has suggested eating produce could have health benefits. You heard it here first. Continue reading >>
Vegetarian Diets And Incidence Of Diabetes In The Adventist Health Study-2
Vegetarian diets and incidence of diabetes in the Adventist Health Study-2 S. Tonstad ,a,* K. Stewart ,a K. Oda ,b M. Batech ,b R.P. Herring ,a and G.E. Fraser c aLoma Linda University School of Public Health, Department of Health Promotion and Education, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA aLoma Linda University School of Public Health, Department of Health Promotion and Education, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA bLoma Linda University School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA bLoma Linda University School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA aLoma Linda University School of Public Health, Department of Health Promotion and Education, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA aLoma Linda University School of Public Health, Department of Health Promotion and Education, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA bLoma Linda University School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA cLoma Linda University, Department of Cardiology, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA *Corresponding author. School of Public Health, 24951N Circle Drive, Nichol Hall Room 1519, Loma Linda, California 92354, USA. Tel.: +1909 747 2607, +1 909 747 0471; fax: +1 909 558 0471 The publisher's final edited version of this article is available at Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis See other articles in PMC that cite the published article. To evaluate the relationship of diet to incident diabetes among non-Black and Black participants in the Adventist Health Study-2. Participants were 15,200 men and 26,187 women (17.3% Blacks) across the U.S. and Canada who were free of diabetes and who provided demographic, anthropometric, lifestyle and dietary data. Participants were grouped as vegan, lacto ovo vegetarian, pesc Continue reading >>
How To Manage Your Diabetes As A Vegetarian
In this article, we will take a look at the benefits of following a vegetarian diet if you have diabetes. Though we cannot recommend a drastic change in one’s diet, we will enumerate the benefits of following a vegetarian diet. Prior to making any major changes in your diet if you have diabetes, it is imperative that you check with your primary care provider, and registered dietician or Certified Diabetes Educator for their input and expertise. Types of vegetarians Vegan A vegan is the strictest type of vegetarian. The vegan diet is referred to as a “total,” or “pure” vegetarian diet. People who are vegans do not eat any meat or animal products, including eggs and dairy products. This also includes fish and seafood. They are on a plant-based diet. To get the protein needed daily on a vegan diet, a person with diabetes could eat soy based products such as tofu or soy milk, all sorts of vegetables, and a variety of beans and whole grains. This is important because proteins are the “building blocks,” and have important functions related to cell structure and function, and even to make the hormone insulin. Because a vegan diet is low in vitamin B12, a multivitamin or supplement is usually recommended for a vegan diet. Ask your doctor before going on a vegan diet plan, and inquire about your vitamin B-12 needs while on a vegan diet. Lacto-vegetarian The lacto-vegetarian doesn’t eat meat or eggs. However, they don’t mind including milk products in their diet. Lacto-ovo vegetarian This group does not eat any meat, but they do enjoy animal products such as eggs and all varieties of milk products, such as eggs or cheese. Other Variations There are some variations on the theme, such as “pescetarian,” who will eat fish. There is also a version called, “raw Continue reading >>
Long Term Vegetarian Diet Changes Human Dna Raising Risk Of Cancer And Heart Disease
Long term vegetarian diet changes human DNA raising risk of cancer and heart disease Populations who have had a primarily vegetarian diet for generations carried a genetic mutation which raised risk of cancer and heart diseaseCredit:Cultura Long term vegetarianism can lead to genetic mutations which raise the risk of heart disease and cancer, scientists have found. Populations who have had a primarily vegetarian diet for generations were found to be far more likely to carry DNA which makes them susceptible to inflammation. Scientists in the US believe that the mutation occured to make it easier for vegetarians to absorb essential fatty acids from plants. But it has the knock-on effect of boosting the production of arachidonic acid, which is linked to inflammatory disease and cancer.When coupled with a diet high in vegetable oils - such as sunflower oil - the mutated gene quickly turns fatty acids into dangerous arachidonic acid. The finding may help explain previous research which found vegetarian populations are nearly 40 per cent more likely to suffer colorectal cancer than meat eaters, a finding that has puzzled doctors because eating red meat is known to raise the risk. Researchers from Cornell University in the US compared hundreds of genomes from a primarily vegetarian population in Pune, India to traditional meat-eating people in Kansas and found there was a significant genetic difference. Those whose ancestry derives from vegetarians are more likely to carry genetics that more rapidly metabolise plant fatty acids, said Tom Brenna, Professor of Human Nutrition at Cornell. In such individuals, vegetable oils will be converted to the more pro-inflammatory arachidonic acid, increasing the risk for chronic inflammation that is implicated in the development of heart Continue reading >>
Can A Vegetarian Diet Help Type 2 Diabetes?
Can a Vegetarian Diet Help Type 2 Diabetes? If you're wondering whether you should go meatless to manage your diabetes, read one nutritionist's advice. Sign Up for Our Living with Diabetes Newsletter Thanks for signing up! You might also like these other newsletters: Sign up for more FREE Everyday Health newsletters . Managing diet is the most fundamental principle in managing diabetes. While there are many health benefits to the diet guidelines spelled out by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), there are also considerable plusses associated with a vegetarian diet. The pros of following a vegetarian diet are well-known. People who follow a vegetarian diet tend to have healthier weight, body mass index (BMI), and lower cholesterol levels than those who include meat in their diet. Even more compelling, following a vegetarian diet may reduce the risk of developing obesity, chronic diseases including high blood pressure, and some forms of cancer. Generally, a vegetarian diet consists of fewer grams of saturated fat and more fiber, says Cynthia Wu, PhD, RD, staff dietitian at the Ohio State University Medical Center. That adds up to better overall health. Because vegetarian diets, which generally do not contain any fish or meat, typically contain fewer calories than meat-based diets, vegetarians are more likely to have a healthier weight, which is very important for people with type 2 diabetes . Its also a [better] diet for heart health, Wu says, noting that people with diabetes have twice the risk of cardiovascular disease than people without diabetes. The benefits may be even greater with a vegan diet, one that eliminates all animal products, including milk and eggs. A comparison of adults with diabetes who switched to either a low-fat vegan diet or the ADA guideline Continue reading >>
What Causes Type 2 — Genes Or Food?
There’s a major split in the Type 2 diabetes world. Some believe Type 2 is all about diet (and maybe exercise.) Others say it’s mostly a genetic illness and that diet doesn’t make much difference. Who’s right? This disagreement came to the forefront in the controversy over TV chef Paula Deen. When Deen told the world she had Type 2 diabetes, some people blamed the high-sugar and high-fat food she cooks on her shows. (One signature dish is deep-fried cheesecake.) But Deen denied her diet had much to do with it. She pointed out that many people eat like her and don’t get diabetes. She said her genes were at fault, even though no one else in her family has diabetes. Bloggers jumped in; some to attack Deen, some to defend her. On Diabetes Self-Management, Jan Chait wrote, “Psst! Food does NOT give you diabetes!” Some doctors agreed. Dr. Terry Simpson wrote, “It is more a matter of genetics than anything else. For those who are unlucky enough to have the genetic code that predisposes them to diabetes, the odds are they will become its victim… Even the most “in shape” individual, who eats “right” who has the genetics for diabetes can no more avoid that than you can avoid a car accident if someone misses a stop sign because they are texting.” I beg to differ. Blaming genes without referencing diet makes no sense at all. There has been an increase in diabetes worldwide of 100% to 400% (depending on location) in the last 20 years. Genes don’t change that fast. The environment has changed. People are more sedentary and more stressed now. But the number one change has been the mass consumption of sugars and refined carbs. Dr. Robert Lustig at University of California San Francisco blames sugars for most of the diabetes increase. Our bodies just weren� Continue reading >>
Preventing Diabetes: Yet Another Reason To Go Vegetarian
Type 2 diabetes—the type that's often connected to unhealthy diet and lifestyle—has become an epidemic in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 29 million Americans have it, up from an estimate of 26 million in 2010. The CDC says that 86 million adults—more than one in three—have prediabetes, with their blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes and that without changing their diet and exercise habits, 15-30 percent will become diabetic within five years. Once widely known as adult onset diabetes because it most commonly appeared in middle age or later, it's now found even in elementary school age children, hand in hand with the rise in obesity. Photo credit: Shutterstock “These new numbers are alarming and underscore the need for an increased focus on reducing the burden of diabetes in our country,” said Ann Albright, director of CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation. “Diabetes is costly in both human and economic terms. It’s urgent that we take swift action to effectively treat and prevent this serious disease.” Among the "swift action" you can take personally is becoming a vegetarian, says Dr. Neal Barnard, author of Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes. "A plant-based diet is about as powerful as taking an oral diabetes medication," he says. Since one of the first things a doctor will tell a prediabetic patient to do is lose weight, replacing meat in your diet with vegetables just makes good sense. Vegetarians tend to eat fewer calories a day than carnivores, although that won't be true if you replace meat with sugary junk food. But as a prediabetic, you'd better not be doing that, since the disease is all about the body's inabili Continue reading >>
Adherence To A Vegetarian Diet And Diabetes Risk: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis Of Observational Studies
Adherence to a Vegetarian Diet and Diabetes Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies Department of Food and Nutrition, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongbuk, Korea; rk.ca.uy@eel_jy *Correspondence: rk.ca.uny@krapyk ; Tel.: +82-53-810-2879 Received 2017 May 11; Accepted 2017 Jun 10. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license ( ). We quantitatively assessed the association between a vegetarian diet and diabetes risk using pooled estimates from observational studies. Electronic database searches for articles published from January 1980 to May 2016 were independently performed by two investigators, and 13 articles (14 studies) were identified. The pooled odds ratio (OR) for diabetes in vegetarians vs. non-vegetarians was 0.726 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.608, 0.867). In the subgroup analyses, this inverse association was stronger for the studies conducted in the Western Pacific region (OR 0.514, 95% CI: 0.304, 0.871) and Europe/North America (OR 0.756, 95% CI: 0.589, 0.971) than studies conducted in Southeast Asia (OR 0.888, 95% CI: 0.718, 1.099). No study had a substantial effect on the pooled effect size in the influence analysis, and the Eggers (p = 0.465) and Beggs tests (p = 0.584) revealed no publication bias. This meta-analysis indicates that a vegetarian diet is inversely associated with diabetes risk. Our results support the need for further investigations into the effects of the motivations for vegetarianism, the duration of the adherence to a vegetarian diet, and type of vegetarian on diabetes risk. Keywords: vegetarian, diabetes, systematic review, meta-analysis Diabetes mellitus is one of the l Continue reading >>
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Vegetarians And Vegans More Likely To Develop Diabetes Due To Lack Of Vitamin A, Scientists Warn
Vegetarians and vegans more likely to develop diabetes due to lack of vitamin A, scientists warn Swedish diabetes scientists find link between diabetes and nutrient abundant in liver, oily fish and cheese Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Vegetarians and vegans could be more likely to develop diabetes because they lack an important vitamin, scientists warn. Vitamin A - found in animal foods and dairy products - boosts cells in the pancreas that produce the blood sugar-regulating hormone insulin, a study shows. There has been no known link between diabetes and the nutrient - abundant in liver, oily fish and cheese - until now. Dr Albert Salehi, senior researcher at the Lund University Diabetes Centre in Sweden, said vitamin A is found mainly in offal and dairy products. In Sweden milk is enriched with it and there appears to be no deficiency in people who eat a varied diet. Cancer patients could live longer with vegan diet, new research reveals But vegetarians perhaps need to be aware of the problem, he said. His team which included colleagues at King's College London and the Oxford Centre for Diabetes found the vitamin improves the function of the specialist cells - known as beta cells. They initially discovered the cells contain a large quantity of a cell surface receptor for vitamin A. Dr Salehi said: "There are no unnecessary surface receptors in human cells. "They all serve a purpose but which, in many cases, is still unknown and because of that they are called 'orphan' receptors. "When we discovered insulin cells have a cell surface expressed receptor for vitamin A, we thought it was important to find out why and what the purpose is of a cell surface receptor interacting with vitamin A mediating a rapid response to vitamin A." Bristol is home to so Continue reading >>
Meat-eaters Twice As Likely To Get Diabetes | Daily Mail Online
Consumption of 12g of butter each day doubled the risk of the condition, they discovered. While eating the same amount of whole-fat yoghurt was associated with a lower risk, the study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found. Consuming animal products doubles someone's risk of developing the potentially fatal condition, scientists claim Recently, dietary guidelines have shifted toward a plant-based diet rich in legumes, whole-grain cereals, fruits, vegetables and nuts. Vegans don't need to worry about bulking up. Their diets are just as effective in protein uptake and maintaining muscle strength as meat eaters, new research suggested. Critics of the ethical diet have long been convinced that those who stick to plant-based foods are missing out on protein from meat. But scientists from the University of Massachusetts discovered that so long as they eat legumes, nuts and kale, they will have the same strength as a meat-eater. It is also recommended to keep consumption of animal-based foods low, as they may linked to cancer, heart disease and strokes. At the same time, vegan diets have become increasingly popular in the past few years mainly due to growing concerns about the treatment of animals. More and more people are ditching the meat in favour of an animal-free diet, And research last August suggested it could be a clever switch after scientists found swapping meat and eggs for lentils and nuts could add years to someone's life. Eating less protein from animal sources and choosing instead to eat cereals, beans and soya, substantially reduced death rates. But a study published yesterday suggested that a lack of meat in a father's diet could massively impact their chances of ever having grandchildren. In a study on fruit flies, scientists from Mona Continue reading >>
Vegetarians Are Less Likely To Develop Diabetes
Vegetarians Are Less Likely To Develop Diabetes Filed under: Diabetes Fighters , Diets , Fibre , Food & Drink Evidence from several large studies suggests that vegetarians may be more than 50% less likely to develop type-2 diabetes compared to those who consume meat on a regular basis. One of the largest studies on the link between a vegetarian diet and diabetes came from a study of 25,698 seventh day adventists in 1960 over a 21 year study period. The study was published in the American Journal of Public Health in 1985. Seventh day adventists are discouraged from consuming meat, eggs, drinking alcohol, and smoking cigarettes and as a result the number of vegetarians in the study was quite high with slightly over half the group considered to be vegetarians. When compared to vegetarians, the risk of diabetes for meat eaters was found to be 70% higher for men and 40% higher for women. In particular, those men who consumed large amounts of meat (6 or more servings a week) were 2.7 times more likely to develop diabetes. Women who consumed 6 or more servings of meat a week were 2.3 times more likely to develop diabetes compared to vegetarians. The study also found that the incidence of heart disease was much lower in the vegetarian group than for meat eaters. It is thought that red meat is the type of meat most strongly linked to diabetes due to the large amounts of saturated fat contained in it. Poultry and fish on the other hand are not thought to increase diabetes risk. Saturated fat is known to stimulate the secretion of insulin and may eventually lead to insulin insensitivity. Certain compounds such as nitrosamide which are particularly prevalent in processed and cured meats have also been shown to induce diabetes in animal studies. Vegetarian diets also tend to be hig Continue reading >>
Vegetarian Diets And Diabetes
More and more people are choosing to follow a vegetarian diet for many different reasons. It’s estimated that two per cent of the population now don’t eat meat or fish. Reasons for switching to a vegetarian diet include: the health benefits ethical and moral reasons religious or cultural reasons concern for animal welfare concern about the environment and sustainability taste – some people just don’t like the taste of meat or fish. A vegetarian diet, based on unprocessed foods, can provide many health benefits for us all, whether or not you have diabetes. If you have diabetes, it’s important to be more aware of how what you eat affects your body and, in turn, you’ll hopefully become more health conscious. So what is a vegetarian diet? Are there any ways it could help manage diabetes? Does it provide any health benefits for people with diabetes? What is a vegetarian? According to the Vegetarian Society, a vegetarian is: "Someone who lives on a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits with, or without, the use of dairy products and eggs. A vegetarian does not eat any meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or by-products of slaughter." There are different types of vegetarians: Lacto-ovo-vegetarians eat both dairy products and eggs (usually free range). Lacto-vegetarians eat dairy products, but avoid eggs. Vegans do not any products derived from animals – no meat, fish, dairy or eggs. Why try a plant-based diet? Plant-based foods, particularly fruit and vegetables, nuts, pulses and seeds have been shown to help in the treatment of many chronic diseases and are often associated with lower rates of Type 2 diabetes, less hypertension, lower cholesterol levels and reduced cancer rates. These foods are also higher in fibre, antioxidants, folate and Continue reading >>
Type 2 Diabetes Warning - Ditching Two Unexpected Foods From Diet Could Increase Risk
Experts suggest this could be due to Vitamin A - a substance which is found in animal foods and dairy products. The vitamin boosts cells in the pancreas that produce the blood sugar-regulating hormone insulin, researchers said. There has previously been no known link between diabetes and Vitamin A - which is found in liver, oily fish and cheese - until now. Dr Albert Salehi, senior researcher at the Lund University Diabetes Centre in Sweden, said vitamin A is found mainly in offal and dairy products. The researchers said milk in Sweden is enriched with Vitamin A and there appears to be no deficiency in people who eat a varied diet. However he said some vegetarians perhaps need to be aware of the problem. The research team from King's College London and the Oxford Centre for Diabetes found the vitamin improves the function of the specialist cells - known as beta cells. They initially discovered the cells contain a large quantity of a cell surface receptor for vitamin A. Dr Salehi said: "There are no unnecessary surface receptors in human cells. They all serve a purpose but which, in many cases, is still unknown and because of that they are called 'orphan' receptors. "When we discovered insulin cells have a cell surface expressed receptor for vitamin A, we thought it was important to find out why and what the purpose is of a cell surface receptor interacting with vitamin A mediating a rapid response to vitamin A." Fri, August 19, 2016 Diabetes is a common life-long health condition. There are 3.5 million people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK and an estimated 500,000 who are living undiagnosed with the condition. The researchers believe Vitamin A has an important role for the development of beta-cells in the early stages of life - and as people get older. They worked wi Continue reading >>
Healthful Vegetarian Diet Reduces Type 2 Diabetes Risk Substantially
Healthful vegetarian diet reduces type 2 diabetes risk substantially A new study, published this week in PLOS Medicine, shows that a diet low in animal-based foods and high in plant-based foods substantially lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes. They also find that the quality of the plant-based diet plays a significant role. Eating fewer animal products reduces diabetes risk. It is common knowledge that eating fruits and vegetables is essential to maintain a healthy body. It is also becoming clear, as research mounts, that a diet featuring fewer animal products is also a healthier option. For instance, a study published in 2013 that followed almost 70,000 people concluded that a vegetarian diet lowered the risk of cancer . Similarly, a study published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases in the same year followed more than 15,000 individuals and found that a vegetarian diet lessened the risk of diabetes . As a final example, a meta-analysis of more than 250 studies, published in JAMA Internal Medicine in 2014, demonstrated that a vegetarian diet significantly reduces blood pressure . The latest study in this vein once again looked at the effect of a vegetarian diet on diabetes. However, this study also looked at the quality of the vegetarian diet. They took into account whether the vegetarian diet was high in nutritious plant-based foods, such as whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables, and contrasted it with less healthy vegetarian diets that included items like refined grains, potatoes, and sweetened beverages. The team, headed up by Ambika Satija, also collated information about the amount of animal-based foods that the participants consumed. In all, the study used data from more than 20,000 male and female health professionals across the United St Continue reading >>
