New Research: Replacing animal products with plant-based foods—even those labeled “unhealthy” by traditional plant-based diet indexes—can lead to significant weight loss for people with type 1 diabetes. In a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, adults with type 1 diabetes following a low-fat vegan diet lost an average of 11 pounds over 12 weeks, while those following a portion-controlled diet saw no significant weight change. “Our research shows that replacing animal products with plant-based foods, even so-called unhealthy ones, benefits people with type 1 diabetes who are looking to lose weight,” said lead author Hana Kahleova, MD, PhD. Read more: https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/replacing-animal-products-plant-based-foods-even-unhealthy-ones-leads-weight (fb)

With type 1 diabetes rates climbing and insulin costs staying high, it’s more important than ever to explore every tool we have. ⁠ ⁠ A low-fat vegan diet can help reduce insulin needs and improve overall health. (fb)