Diabetes is called the silent killer disease because it licks a person from the inside out and increases the risk of many life-threatening complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, vision impairment and others.
But the risk of developing type 2 diabetes can be significantly reduced by adopting a simple routine in daily life.
This was revealed in a new medical study in the UK.
Research from Cambridge University has shown that eating more fruits and vegetables daily can help prevent type 2 diabetes.
The study looked at the levels of vitamin C and carotene in the blood of about 10,000 people with diabetes and more than 13,000 people with diabetes.
These individuals were divided into 5 groups according to their biological markers or biomarker levels.
The lowest consumption of vegetables and fruits was on an average of 274 grams per day while the highest intake was 508 grams.
The researchers found that people who ate more fruits and vegetables in their daily diet had a 50 percent lower risk of diabetes.
In contrast, people who ate less than 508 grams of fruit and vegetables as part of their daily diet also had a lower risk of contracting the disease.
The results of the study, published in the British Medical Journal, included volunteers from eight European countries, ranging in age from 20 to 79.
The findings confirm previous estimates that minor lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
The researchers said that the benefits of using fruits and vegetables have long been known, but in the past there was no definite opinion on their role in preventing type 2 diabetes.
"The results of our research show that even a small increase in the amount of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes," he said.
Experts believe that consumption of fiber-rich fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of this disease as it slows down the absorption of blood sugar, helps the digestive system and increases the feeling of keeping the stomach full for a long time. Is.
A balanced and healthy lifestyle also helps prevent obesity, which is a major risk factor for diabetes.
