A growing body of research suggests that plant-based diets may help to reduce the risk of developing, and even reverse, type 2 diabetes. But according to many experts, plant-based diets may be beneficial for those with type 1 diabetes, too.
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Earlier this year, one study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), published in the journal Clinical Diabetes, found that following a diet rich in plant-based foods may help people with type 1 diabetes manage their condition. Here’s more about the study, plus, we spoke with an expert who frequently works with type 1 diabetes patients to find out more about exactly why a plant-based diet may be beneficial for many people with the condition.