What are the health benefits of following a healthy dietary pattern for people with type 2 diabetes?
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT
Weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes reduces blood glucose and improves most other major cardiometabolic risk factors such as blood pressure and lipid profile.
BETTER MANAGE YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE
Prevents high blood glucose levels that can lead to cardiovascular complications.
ACHIEVE TARGET BLOOD LIPID LEVELS
Decreases cardiovascular disease risk and improves insulin resistance.
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY BLOOD PRESSURE
Reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications and long-term mortality.
PREVENT OR SLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIABETES COMPLICATIONS
Nephropathy, retinopathy, neuropathy, coronary heart disease and stroke are complications derived from having high blood glucose levels over time.