In people with type 2 diabetes, the DASH diet could help reduce blood sugar levels and decrease insulin resistance. These changes are not consistent or predictable, and the DASH diet is not recommended in isolation to treat type 2 diabetes.[1][2][3][4]
Is the DASH diet effective for type 2 diabetes?
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The DASH diet may help lower blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes, but these effects are not consistent or predictable. It is not recommended as a standalone treatment for the condition.