Plant-Based Diets and Diabetes

This chapter explores the relationship between plant-based diets (PBDs) and diabetes. It begins by providing an overview of plant-based diets and defining this term. Next, it discusses diabetes as a group of diseases, including incidence and risk factors. The chapter then examines the evidence linking plant-based diets to diabetes management, including studies on the components of plant-based diets that may lower the risk of—or complications from—diabetes. Overall, this chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the benefits of plant-based diets for diabetes management and serves as a valuable resource for health professionals and individuals with diabetes.