Effect of Mediterranean Diet on Type 2 Diabetes

Yangqi Tan

doi:10.54254/2753-8818/2025.LD26015

Theoretical and Natural ScienceOpen access

Effect of Mediterranean Diet on Type 2 Diabetes

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Effect of Mediterranean Diet on Type 2 Diabetes

Yangqi Tan ^1*

¹ Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

^*Corresponding author: 2682E913CB9D581A@outlook.com

Published on 13 August 2025

TNS Vol.122

ISSN (Print): 2753-8826

ISSN (Online): 2753-8818

ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-269-0

ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-270-6

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Abstract

The incidence rate of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is on the rise all over the world, and has become an increasingly serious global health problem. At present, people are actively seeking solutions to T2DM and have made many breakthroughs, such as the reversal management model. The role of diet in the treatment of TM2D is also gradually highlighted. There are studies on the impact of various dietary patterns on TM2D. This paper mainly studies the impact of MD on TM2D and explores the impact of the Mediterranean diet (MD) on the special population of T2DM patients and different focus areas. Exploring the relationship between the intervention duration is positively correlated with TM2D. Long-term adherence to TM2D can reduce blood sugar levels, effectively control blood sugar, and prevent various cardiovascular complications by anti-inflammatory, lipid-lowering, and improving insulin sensitivity. This study provides a reference for the preventive treatment and lifestyle intervention the duration of MD intervention and the improvement effect of TM2D. It was found that if TM2D, as well as improving the compliance of TM2D patients with MD, can resolve the limitations of MD that have not yet been resolved. In the future, research can focus on addressing the difficulty of calorie control and the risk of nutrient imbalance in MD, as well as the salt content of some traditional MD, which may lead to high sodium problems.

Keywords:

Type 2 diabetes, Mediterranean diet, incidence rate, glucose and lipid metabolism

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[4]. Liu, G., Chen, Y., Fu, Y., et al. (2018). Research progress on the influence of different dietary structures on type 2 diabetes. Preventive Medicine, 30(05), 498–501.

Cite this article

Tan,Y. (2025). Effect of Mediterranean Diet on Type 2 Diabetes. Theoretical and Natural Science,122,53-59.

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The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study will be available from the authors upon reasonable request.

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ISSN: 2753-8818(Print) / 2753-8826(Online)

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