Can a Plant-Based Diet Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

Date: 2025-08-11 11:59:56

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Diet as a primary intervention for type 2 diabetes is the most effective in achieving remission when emphasizing whole, plant-based foods with minimal consumption of animal products.

This is the video I mentioned: Does a Ketogenic Diet Help Diabetes or Make It Worse? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-a-ketogenic-diet-help-diabetes-or-make-it-worse/).

For more on diabetes, see:
• How Circadian Rhythms Affect Blood Sugar Levels (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-circadian-rhythms-affect-blood-sugar-levels/)
• The Best Diet for Diabetes (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-diet-for-diabetes/)
• Is Ginger Beneficial in a Diabetic Diet? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-ginger-beneficial-in-a-diabetic-diet/)
• Benefits of a Macrobiotic Diet for Diabetes (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/benefits-of-a-macrobiotic-diet-for-diabetes/)

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