Remission of type 2 diabetes: opportunities of different nutrition styles

Abstract

Last time there are a lot of date, published systematic reviews and meta-analyses about relationship between eating behavior and incidence type 2 diabetes. It is known that more than 80% of cases of type 2 diabetes are associated with obesity. In this regard, the nutritional factor is of particular importance in the formation of treatment goals for patients with type 2 diabetes. Today, the disease is no longer a sentence, because achieving remission of type 2 diabetes is possible with the help of nutritional correction. The results of studies shown that a significant decrease in body weight is a predictor of remission of type 2 diabetes. However, the question of the best dietary recommendations for patients with type 2 diabetes remains open. Various dietary patterns (Mediterranean, paleo diet, DASH system, etc.) contribute to the improvement of glycemia, however, there is not enough data indicating a regression of symptoms of type 2 diabetes. In all likelihood, achieving remission is possible only with a significant reduction in daily caloric intake. The ketogenic diet, especially popular in recent times, also improves glycemic control. At the same time, according to the results of a meta-analysis, carbohydrates from whole grains and cereal fibers should not be neglected, because this category of products helps reduce the risk of developing diabetes.

Keywords

• diabetes mellitus
• induction of remission
• diet therapy
• ketogenic diet
• vegetarian diet