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Low Carb Mediterranean Diet Effective In Controlling Blood Sugar Levels

A recent research reported that low carb Mediterranean type of diet is more effective in controlling diabetes than a normal low calorie and low fat diet.

According to the researchers, a Mediterranean diet also leads to more weight loss, better control over the blood sugar levels, reduction in the risks of developing heart disease and lessen dependence upon medicines for lowering blood sugar levels. Dottore Dario Giugliano of Second University of Naples, Southern Italy, led the study which involved more than 200 men and women suffering from Type 2 diabetes. These people were provided with regular counseling by the professional nutritionists and they were asked to either follow a low carb Mediterranean diet or a low fat diet for a period of 4 years.

Results from the study showed that only 44% of the people who took Mediterranean diet still require medicine for lowering down their blood sugar levels compare to 70% for who took the low fat diet. The group who took Mediterranean diet also lose more weight, have thinner waists, and showed an increase in good cholesterol level and decrease in the harmful triglycerides.

Giugliano further explained that results of this study accentuate the significance of healthy lifestyle and how it affects people’s health. He added that it is necessary not to ignore the healthy eating habits, despite the fact that several medicines are now available for controlling blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.

Many experts believe that if people are given the choice to eat a low fat diet, a low calorie diet or a low carbohydrate Mediterranean diet, most of them will choose the latter because it is much tastier and has more variety. With the positive results from this research on controlling blood sugar levels, it is expected that many more people with diabetes will be following the diet. If you are suffering from diabetes and would like to try on the diet, it is advice that you check with qualified doctor or nutritionist before changing your diet patterns.