IS THERE A PARTICULAR DIET THAT WILL REDUCE MY CHANCE OF TYPE 2 DIABETES? QUESTION 14

14. Is there a particular type of diet that will reduce my chance of type 2 diabetes?

The most important aspect of any diet to prevent type 2 diabetes is its calorie (i.e., energy) content. If calorie
intake exceeds calorie usage, then the excess calories will, in the absence of other modifying factors, be directed toward the body’s energy storage compartment, which is, of course, the fat tissue.

Therefore, a diet that matches calorie consumption with output is the key to prevention of overweight and obesity and therefore diabetes. If one is already overweight, then the diet should provide fewer calories than are required, so that energy will be drawn from the body fat stores and gradual weight loss will occur.