With the help of a vegetable diet (vegan) the ß-cell function and insulin sensitivity can improve. Researchers recently demonstrated this in Nutrients. They studied participants with obesity without diabetes in a randomized controlled trial. In addition to the proven benefit of a plant-based diet on weight loss, this study also shows that there may be an important role for a vegan lifestyle in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
Overweight is an increasing problem in the Western world. The US has been leading for years with a high prevalence of obesity, but obesity is also an increasing problem in Europe and the Netherlands, accompanied by an increase in type 2 diabetes. In the context of diabetes prevention as a result of obesity, an important role has to be played. for food.
Kahleova and colleagues studied the effects of a plant-based diet on markers for diabetes in obese patients without a history of diabetes. Participants were randomized to follow a plant-based diet (n = 38) or to take no other diet (n = 37) for 16 weeks. The vegan diet consisted of vegetables, fruit and grains, without limitation in calorie intake. Both groups did not make any adjustments to their normal exercise pattern, activities or medication.
In the vegan group, it was shown using a mathematical model and HOMA-IR (measure for insulin resistance) that the ß-cell glucose sensitivity and meal-induced insulin secretion was increased relative to the control group (p <0.001). The vegan group also declined more in weight and body fat, and had lower fasting blood sugar levels. Changes in HOMA-IR were significantly positively correlated with changes in BMI and visceral fat volume (r = 0.34 and r = 0.42, p = 0.009 and p = 0.001, respectively).
The researchers conclude from the study that you can indeed use a plant-based diet to modify markers of diabetes in patients with obesity. This clearly reflects the potential of 'vegan eating' in the prevention of diabetes. Food for thought!
Overweight is an increasing problem in the Western world. The US has been leading for years with a high prevalence of obesity, but obesity is also an increasing problem in Europe and the Netherlands, accompanied by an increase in type 2 diabetes. In the context of diabetes prevention as a result of obesity, an important role has to be played. for food.
Kahleova and colleagues studied the effects of a plant-based diet on markers for diabetes in obese patients without a history of diabetes. Participants were randomized to follow a plant-based diet (n = 38) or to take no other diet (n = 37) for 16 weeks. The vegan diet consisted of vegetables, fruit and grains, without limitation in calorie intake. Both groups did not make any adjustments to their normal exercise pattern, activities or medication.
In the vegan group, it was shown using a mathematical model and HOMA-IR (measure for insulin resistance) that the ß-cell glucose sensitivity and meal-induced insulin secretion was increased relative to the control group (p <0.001). The vegan group also declined more in weight and body fat, and had lower fasting blood sugar levels. Changes in HOMA-IR were significantly positively correlated with changes in BMI and visceral fat volume (r = 0.34 and r = 0.42, p = 0.009 and p = 0.001, respectively).
The researchers conclude from the study that you can indeed use a plant-based diet to modify markers of diabetes in patients with obesity. This clearly reflects the potential of 'vegan eating' in the prevention of diabetes. Food for thought!
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