The Impact of Vegan Diet in the Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: A protective effect of vegan diets on health outcomes has been observed in previous studies, but its impact on diabetes is still debated. The aim of this review is to assess the relationship between vegan diets and the risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) along with its effect on glycemic control and diabetes-related complications. In accordance with PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, Pubmed and Cochrane library databases were systematically searched for all relevant studies. Seven observational and eight randomized controlled (RCTs) studies were included. The methodological quality of studies was assessed using the National Institutes of Health quality assessment tool for observational cohort and cross-sectional studies and the Cochrane Risk

SUBMITTER: Pollakova D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8235036 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature