VegNews Daily

For Diabetics, Cutting Fat Might Mean Relief

Battling type 1 diabetes might include eating low-fat meals.

A new study released by Harvard Medical School’s Joslin Diabetes Center calls into question the long-held wisdom that sufferers of type 1 diabetes should watch their intake of carbohydrates. The study found that patients’ blood-sugar levels rose after they consumed meals high in fat, and needed more insulin. Type 1 diabetes is a genetic condition (as opposed to type 2 diabetes, which can be caused by diet), but according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, the benefits of a low-fat, plant-based diet might offer benefits to those who suffer from type 1 diabetes as well.

 Comments

Vegan Egg Company Receives $1 Million in Funding

Founders Fund chose to back Hampton Creek Foods as its first culinary startup investment.
Read More »

PETA Uses CGI to Show the Suffering of Film Apes

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals personifies the plight of apes used in Hollywood productions in its new advertisement.
Read More »

River City’s Second-Annual Plant-Based Festival

Memphis, TN gears up for its yearly citywide vegan celebration on June 21.
Read More »

Shape Magazine Spotlights Plant-Based Meat Company

The health and fitness magazine interviewed Beyond Meat’s founder and CEO Ethan Brown.
Read More »

VegSwap Allows Backyard Farmers to Trade Produce

The online network will will work to end food waste by enabling UK residents with green thumbs to share the fruits of their labors.
Read More »

This Week on VegNews TV: Go behind the scenes of Mercy for Animals' Justice for All event with Heidi Rayden who interviews compassionate stars.

More Videos »