The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that diabetes It is the seventh cause of death globally, and certain foods can extend the lifespan of those with diabetes, according to new research presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) annual meeting.
In an analysis of studies conducted in the United States and Europe that focused on all-cause mortality in adults with type 2 diabetes, researchers noted dietary habits, including intake levels of macronutrients such as carbohydrates, protein and fats, as well as micronutrients or vitamins and minerals. In supplements and secondary plant compounds such as polyphenols, during the studies, follow-up was done after an average of 10 years.
The resulting data showed that eggs and dietary cholesterol were associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality, and vegetables and plant protein had an inverse association, but the researchers noted that it was not statistically significant, on the other hand, and found that whole grains, fish, fiber and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids It has a significant relationship with a lower risk of all-cause mortality for those with type 2 diabetes .
Mediterranean diet
People with type 2 diabetes need to add only 1 serving (about 20 grams) of whole grain foods such as brown bread, brown rice or breakfast cereal to their daily diet, and doing so reduced the risk of death from all causes by 16%..
One serving of fish per week reduced the risk by 5%, while 100 milligrams per day of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduced the risk by 13%, and eating just 5 grams of fiber per day was associated with a 14% decrease..
When it comes to how each of these foods can help people with diabetes, nutrition expert Cheryl Mosato explains that “whole grains may improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism while slowing food absorption which in turn prevents blood sugar spikes.”
Musato pointed out that while a person is told they have type 2 diabetes, the risk of heart disease increases by 2 to 4 times that of people without diabetes, which is why eating fatty fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, Like salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel, they are excellent choices for lowering the risk of heart disease and inflammation.
Mosato added: “Fiber, which is only found in plant foods, is of particular importance in managing diabetes.” She explained: “For anyone with diabetes, fiber helps control blood sugar by slowing down the digestion process. By absorbing a lot of fat and cholesterol, which reduces the risk of infection.”