Effect of Mediterranean Diet in Diabetes Control and Cardiovascular Risk Modification: A Systematic Review

Frontiers in Public Health

Dana Sleiman¹ 

关键词: Mediterranean diet;    dietary pattern;    type II diabetes;    glycemic control;    HbA1c;    insulin resistance;    cardiovascular risk;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2015.00069

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundOver the past few years, there has been a worldwide significant increase in the incidence of type II diabetes mellitus with both increase in morbidity and mortality. Controlling diabetes through life style modifications, including diet and exercise has always been the cornerstone in diabetes management. Increasing evidence suggests that the Mediterranean diet could be of benefit in diseases associated with chronic inflammation, including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity as well as atherosclerosis, cancer, pulmonary diseases, and cognition disorders As a matter of fact, a number of studies addressed the relationship between Mediterranean diet and diabetes control. The result of these studies was conflicting. Some were able to elicit a protective role, while others showed no added benefit. As a result; we decided to conduct a systematic review to have a better understanding of the relationship between adherence to Mediterranean diet and diabetes control.

【 授权许可】

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