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Diet and Type 2 Diabetes

Diet and type 2 diabetes are closely linked, as dietary patterns play a central role in both the development and the management of this metabolic disease. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by high blood glucose resulting from insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion, and what a person eats directly affects b…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 40× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2379-7835 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Diet and type 2 diabetes are closely linked, as dietary patterns play a central role in both the development and the management of this metabolic disease. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by high blood glucose resulting from insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion, and what a person eats directly affects blood-sugar levels, insulin sensitivity, body weight, and overall risk. Diets rich in fiber, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats, and lower in refined carbohydrates and added sugars, are associated with better glycemic control and reduced risk, while excess energy intake and weight gain heighten risk. For people already diagnosed, nutrition therapy is a cornerstone of care, helping to control blood glucose, support weight management, and lower the chance of complications, often alongside physical activity and medication. Researchers also examine specific foods, sweeteners, and plant-derived compounds for their effects on blood sugar. The International Journal of Nutrition publishes peer-reviewed work in this area, including studies on monk fruit as a non-caloric sweetener in individuals with type 2 diabetes, the clinical use of bitter melon for reducing blood sugar in type 2 diabetes mellitus, and the beneficial impacts of Solanum aethiopicum in diabetes control. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to diet and type 2 diabetes.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2015

Epigenetics and Nutrition

Lundstrom KennethCorresponding author
PanTherapeuitcs, Rue des Remparts 4, CH1095 Lutry, Switzerland
International Journal of Nutrition Cited by 2 doi:10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-14-603
2022

Beneficial Impacts of Solanum aethiopicum L. in Diabetes Control

Michael Chukwudike Anyakudo MagnusCorresponding author
Endometabolic and Nutrition Research Unit, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Medical Sciences, P.M.B 536, Laje Road, Ondo City, Ondo State, Nigeria.
International Journal of Nutrition Cited by 4 doi:10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-22-4170

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 40 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Nutrition (ISSN 2379-7835).

Journal editorial board
Kadri Koppel · United States Alicja Kuban-Jankowska · Poland Luigia Pazzagli · Italy

This page summarises published research for orientation; it is not medical or professional advice.