# @healthline on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DU8sTpRkrDX
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/62866203-healthline-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-19T17:45:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Healthline (@healthline) — https://gondola.cc/healthline

## Caption

Which diet actually helps prevent diabetes? New research weighs in 🥗

A new national poll shows most Americans are willing to change how they eat to reduce diabetes risk, but confusion remains. While many people know fruits and vegetables are healthy, only about 1 in 5 realize a low-fat, plant-based diet can help prevent—and even improve—type 2 diabetes.

Experts say plant-forward diets support better insulin function and metabolic health, while some animal-based low-carb diets may increase diabetes risk.

⚠️ Small changes count—experts recommend easing in with simple swaps like Meatless Mondays.

🔗 Tap the link in bio for expert guidance and what the science really says.
https://bit.ly/3LSu4hB

Post Fact Checked By: Amy Richter, MS, RD
Post Review Date: 1/07/26
Article Fact Checked By: Jennifer Chesak, MSJ
Article Review Date: 11/15/25
Source: Nancy Schimelpfening, MS (2025, November 16). Plant-Based or Low-Carb: Which Is Better for Diabetes Prevention?

#healthnews #type2diabetes #plantforward #dietandhealth #nutrition #bloodsugarcontrol #wellness #sciencebased

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## Tags

plantforward, nutrition, healthnews, bloodsugarcontrol, wellness, dietandhealth, type2diabetes, sciencebased

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