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The paleo diet has been the subject of many summer studies, but what is it? And what significance does the research hold for people with diabetes?
The paleo diet emulates the food eaten by our ancestors: meat, fish, vegetables, berries and more. It is relatively low-carb and most ingredients are low on the Glycemic Index.
On Tuesday, US researchers found that eating a paleo diet could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, which is one of the most common and severe diabetes complications.
However, a couple of weeks prior, an Australian journal reported that there isn’t yet strong enough evidence to assert that the diet benefits people with type 2 diabetes.
The Paleo diet is a relatively recent idea, though, and there aren’t as many long-term studies as there are for low-carb and Mediterranean diets.
Meanwhile, a boy with type 1 diabetes was able to go 24 months without insulin after being put on a paleolithic ketogenic diet. And according to researchers, this wasn’t a honeymoon period.
There are several diets that people with diabetes can adopt, and the paleo diet is one that advocates healthy eating.
Of course, though, you should consult your doctor or dietitian if you are considering starting a paleo diet to assess if it is suitable for you.
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