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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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Overall, the Mediterranean diet offers more of the foods your body needs, such as vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, and less of what it doesn’t, including red meat, refined carbohydrates, and sugary fare, says Nicole M. Bereolos, PhD, MPH, a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) in Dallas.