Plant Based Diets and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Introduction: The prevalence of diabetes in the world continues to increase. Most cases of type 2 diabetes are caused by modifiable risk factors, including unhealthy diets based on meat and processed products, low physical activity, overweight and obesity. Research suggests that plant-based diets h...

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Main Authors: Martyna Rozenbajgier, Justyna Wójcik-Grudzień, Paulina Pawłowska, Alicja Ozga-Stachurska
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Language:English
Published: Kazimierz Wielki University 2022-09-01
Series:Journal of Education, Health and Sport
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Online Access:https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/39714
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author Martyna Rozenbajgier
Justyna Wójcik-Grudzień
Paulina Pawłowska
Alicja Ozga-Stachurska
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Justyna Wójcik-Grudzień
Paulina Pawłowska
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description Introduction: The prevalence of diabetes in the world continues to increase. Most cases of type 2 diabetes are caused by modifiable risk factors, including unhealthy diets based on meat and processed products, low physical activity, overweight and obesity. Research suggests that plant-based diets have shown significant weight reduction benefits compared to non-plant-based diets and improve glycemic control to a greater extent than conventional diabetic diets. The aim of the study: assessment of the frequency of developing diabetes t.2 in people eating various types of vegetarian diets compared to people whose diet contains animal products. Material and methods: Standard criteria were used to review the literature data. The search of articles in the PubMed and Google Scholar database was carried out using the following keywords: plant based diet, vegetarian diet, type 2 diabetes. Description of the state of knowledge: Food products such as red meat, especially processed meat, are one of the most important risk factors for metabolic disorders, including diabetes. A healthy and properly balanced plant-based diet can positively affect the carbohydrate metabolism. Due to the high fiber content, this diet has a low energy density. It also contains flavonoids and a high amount of antioxidants beneficial to human health. Summary: Properly balanced vegetarian diets lower the risk of developing metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Plant-based diets range from vegan, lacto-ovo-vegetarian, peso-vegetarian, and semi-vegetarian diets. Different types of diets show differences in therapeutic effects. The most important factor connecting these different diets is the focusing on whole grains, vegetables and fruits, nuts, legumes, and limiting consumption of saturated and trans fats.
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spelling doaj.art-d937fa54d6b84c68b628201f58dd9fb72022-12-22T03:46:49ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062022-09-0112910.12775/JEHS.2022.12.09.050Plant Based Diets and the Risk of Type 2 DiabetesMartyna Rozenbajgier0Justyna Wójcik-Grudzień1Paulina Pawłowska2Alicja Ozga-Stachurska35 Wojskowy Szpital Kliniczny z Polikliniką SPZOZ w KrakowieMazowiecki Szpital Specjalistyczny Sp. z o. o. w RadomiuWojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny im. Stefana Kardynała Wyszyńskiego Samodzielny Publiczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej w LublinieWojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny im. Stefana Kardynała Wyszyńskiego Samodzielny Publiczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej w Lublinie Introduction: The prevalence of diabetes in the world continues to increase. Most cases of type 2 diabetes are caused by modifiable risk factors, including unhealthy diets based on meat and processed products, low physical activity, overweight and obesity. Research suggests that plant-based diets have shown significant weight reduction benefits compared to non-plant-based diets and improve glycemic control to a greater extent than conventional diabetic diets. The aim of the study: assessment of the frequency of developing diabetes t.2 in people eating various types of vegetarian diets compared to people whose diet contains animal products. Material and methods: Standard criteria were used to review the literature data. The search of articles in the PubMed and Google Scholar database was carried out using the following keywords: plant based diet, vegetarian diet, type 2 diabetes. Description of the state of knowledge: Food products such as red meat, especially processed meat, are one of the most important risk factors for metabolic disorders, including diabetes. A healthy and properly balanced plant-based diet can positively affect the carbohydrate metabolism. Due to the high fiber content, this diet has a low energy density. It also contains flavonoids and a high amount of antioxidants beneficial to human health. Summary: Properly balanced vegetarian diets lower the risk of developing metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Plant-based diets range from vegan, lacto-ovo-vegetarian, peso-vegetarian, and semi-vegetarian diets. Different types of diets show differences in therapeutic effects. The most important factor connecting these different diets is the focusing on whole grains, vegetables and fruits, nuts, legumes, and limiting consumption of saturated and trans fats. https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/39714type 2 diabetesplant based dietvegetarian diet
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Justyna Wójcik-Grudzień
Paulina Pawłowska
Alicja Ozga-Stachurska
Plant Based Diets and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Journal of Education, Health and Sport
type 2 diabetes
plant based diet
vegetarian diet
title Plant Based Diets and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
title_full Plant Based Diets and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
title_fullStr Plant Based Diets and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
title_full_unstemmed Plant Based Diets and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
title_short Plant Based Diets and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
title_sort plant based diets and the risk of type 2 diabetes
topic type 2 diabetes
plant based diet
vegetarian diet
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