Is the Mediterranean Diet Best for Diabetes?

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Research shows the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet is also beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes. Find out how this approach can improve your blood sugar and help you lose weight — and how to get started.

Jessica Migala

By Jessica MigalaMedically Reviewed by Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES

Reviewed: January 11, 2021

The Mediterranean diet — which gets its name from the traditional eating and cooking patterns of people in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea — has long been studied for its heart health benefits. But research suggests this approach can also offer specific advantages for people living with type 2 diabetes. Among them: improved blood sugar, weight loss, and satisfying and flavorful ingredients.

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