How could diet affect type 2 diabetes?

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    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Long-term excess energy intake leads to the accumulation of fat in the liver and pancreas that causes T2D, and calorie restriction can decrease intra-organ fat and put the disease into remission.[1] There is some evidence that high intake of added fructose, in particular, raises the risk of T2D.[2] However, any dietary pattern can be effective for treating and preventing T2D as long as it facilitates an energy deficit and promotes sustained weight loss.[3]

    References

    1. ^Roy Taylor, Ambady Ramachandran, William S Yancy Jr, Nita G ForouhiNutritional basis of type 2 diabetes remissionBMJ.(2021 Jul 7)
    2. ^DiNicolantonio et alAdded Fructose A Principal Driver of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Consequences(2015-01-29)
    3. ^Evert AB, Dennison M, Gardner CD, Garvey WT, Lau KHK, MacLeod J, Mitri J, Pereira RF, Rawlings K, Robinson S, Saslow L, Uelmen S, Urbanski PB, Yancy WS JrNutrition Therapy for Adults With Diabetes or Prediabetes: A Consensus ReportDiabetes Care.(2019 May)