Higher intake of fruits, vegetables or their fiber reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes: A meta‐analysis

• Published in: Journal of diabetes investigation Vol. 7; no. 1; pp. 56 - 69
• Main Authors: Wang, Ping‐Yu, Fang, Jun‐Chao, Gao, Zong‐Hua, Zhang, Can, Xie, Shu‐Yang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.01.2016; John Wiley and Sons Inc
• Subjects: Bias; Chronic illnesses; Diabetes; Diabetes mellitus; Diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent); Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - diagnosis; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - diet therapy; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - epidemiology; Dietary Fiber - administration & dosage; Fruit; Fruits; Health care; Humans; Meta-analysis; Nutrition intake; Original; Prospective Studies; Quality; Risk Factors; Statistical analysis; Studies; Type 2 diabetes; Vaccinium; Validity; Vegetables; Nutrition intake; Meta‐analysis; Type 2 diabetes

Aims/Introduction Some previous studies reported no significant association of consuming fruit or vegetables, or fruit and vegetables combined, with type 2 diabetes. Others reported that only a greater intake of green leafy vegetables reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes. To further investigate the r...