Many people know that diabetes is closely related to “eating,” and many people develop diabetes because they “cannot control their mouths.” However, the latest research shows that by doing one thing well during meals, one can save time and effort, leading to an improvement in diabetes!
Making slight changes to meals,
they improved their diabetes.
In August 2024, a study published in The Lancet – Diabetes & Endocrinology showed that by controlling the total caloric intake and thus losing weight, some type 2 diabetes patients could achieve relief, with the key benefit being the elimination of their dependency on medication!â‘
The study included a total of 7,540 participants, lasting 12 months, and was divided into three phases:
Phase 1: A 12-week complete dietary replacement, which involved a diet with all essential micronutrients but low energy, with a daily total caloric intake of about 800-900 kcal, including soups, smoothies, and energy bars.
Phase 2: A 4-6 week dietary recovery period, transitioning from complete dietary replacement to a healthy and balanced diet while controlling personalized energy intake and weight goals.
Phase 3: Weight maintenance phase.
Among the 450 individuals who completed the 12-month plan and recorded two measurements of glycated hemoglobin, 145 participants (32%) experienced relief from diabetes, with an average weight loss of 14.4% (15.9 kg). Among those who improved, glycated hemoglobin levels decreased by an average of 1.26%.
Additionally, among the 710 individuals with no missing data who recorded two glycated hemoglobin measurements, 190 participants (27%) experienced relief from diabetes, with an average weight loss of 13.4% (14.8 kg). Among those who improved, glycated hemoglobin levels decreased by an average of 1.2%.
The researchers stated that this study demonstrates that a diet rich in essential micronutrients but low in energy can alleviate diabetes, providing a new pathway for diabetes patients to control their blood sugar.
These foods are nutritious and low in calories,
and they offer a strong sense of fullness.
1. Oats
Nutritionist Gu Chuanling pointed out in 2024 on her personal WeChat official account that the fiber content in oats is much higher than that in polished rice and white flour. Notably, its soluble fiber, β-glucan, is abundant, which can slow down glucose absorption into the bloodstream and help control blood sugar. For example, the glycemic index of whole grain oats is only 42, classifying it as a typical low glycemic index food.②
