American Diabetes Association Promotes Plant-Based Diets
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In its 2017 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, the American Diabetes Association maintains that a plant-based eating pattern is an effective option for type 2 diabetes management and encourages clinicians to always include education on lifestyle management.
References
- American Diabetes Association. Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes - 2017. Diabetes Care. 2017;40(Suppl 1):S1-S135.