Vegan diets can help overweight people or those with Type 2 diabetes shed pounds and lower blood sugar levels, according to a new study.
Experts presented evidence at the European Congress on Obesity in Maastricht showing that adhering to a vegan diet for at least 12 weeks could boost weight loss and improve blood sugar control.
The data, taken from 11 randomised trials including 796 people, included those who were overweight (with a body mass index – BMI – of at least 25) or who had Type 2 diabetes (including pre-diabetic state).
