The Best Diet for Diabetes

The case for using a plant-based diet to reduce the burden of diabetes has never been stronger.

I’ve previously discussed plant-based diets and diabetes in:

And what was that about stopping kidney decline in its tracks? See:

Thanks for watching. I hope you’ll join in the evidence-based nutrition revolution!
-Michael Greger, MD FACLM

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[shadypikachu]

my dads a1c went from 12 to 7.1 after going more plant-based. it's insane how powerful food is

[FightBackAgainstDiabetes]

*You Did Not Choose To Be Classified As Diabetic, But You Can Choose To Fight Back Against Diabetes* 💪

[stevepriest]

*Caution, eating a whole food plant-based diet to prevent and treat type 2 diabetes may reduce obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular mortality, and cancer. Talk to your doctor about whether a longer and healthier life from consuming a plant-based diet is right for you.

[franznawrath]

just a BIG THANX for your time, and for making this information easier and more available... greetings from CHILE !!

[l-schm]

I just love your videos! always makes my day to learn about the newest and best available information on nutrition research <3

[celestegallo]

Grazie dottoressa ! MOLTO SEMPLICE E CONCISA

[Sonosoz]

Told my father, said that watching this 5 minute video was all he had to do to at least be more educated about his disease. Five minutes of his time is too long apparently, ..I'm done with the willingness to stay ignorant for the sake of habits and tradition. Everyone should change their minds and actions, based on valid new information and evidence, and the people I encounter fear the new info to such a degree they are not even willing to look at it. It's heartbreaking

[tamarak.]

Thanks to a low-fat WFPB diet my mom lost ~40lbs and was able to (almost) reverse her diabetes. "Almost" because she still has to check her blood sugar status from time to time and goes to her doctor for general check ups but other than that she's the healthiest she's been in years and I'm so happy for her!

[normalguycap]

I wish I knew how to read the raw data when it's displayed. I did not understand those numbers and I really want to follow along in that way.

[ellenyesyes]

This can be frustrating, but I found a workaround. See the four icons at the top of the page? Click on the last one. It looks like a wheel. Then click on playback speed. Choosing a slower time like 0.75 can made this easier to follow. It worked for me.

[Dumbledorex]

I work in a hospital, I see patients every day dying of preventable diseases, it’s heartbreaking.

[olgafernandez]

Doctor gracais por si tiempo y concejos

[MaiSirry]

Dr. Greger, please do some videos focused on type 1 diabetes!!! We sometimes feel left out 😪😪

[HenchHerbivore]

I've seen T2 reversed in my clients with a whole foods plant-based diet. It is so powerful!

[triutaxuan]

Chúng tôi nghe tư vấn cảm thấy mừng lăm nhừng đến lúc dùng thuốc có đặt được hiệu quả như vậy kh

[TheUltraGamer]

can I find the research you present somewhere?

[joybossa]

Please share with me what I am supposed to eat when I have kidney disease

[Priya-sgnq]

Thanks for the wonderful videos.
My mom has stopped her metformin after becoming vegan (she was lactovegetarian for 30 years before becoming vegan)
My patients are reducing their medication on a plant-based diet

[caitybarnet]

Please do a video on Abbey Sharp (aka. Abbey’s kitchen)!

[diann]

Any recent studies? I would like to share with friend.