Abandoning animal products and switching to a diet rich in wholesome, minimally processed plant foods can reduce the problems of Type 1 diabetes. There is no cure for type 1, but the right diet can have many benefits. Researches by the diabetes doctor in Kuwait , Dasman Clinic Salmiya shows that switching to a plant-based whole-food diet (WFPB) can reduce the symptoms of type 1 diabetes and help with managing or reverse type 2 diabetes (pre-diabetes). How to switch to a vegan diet? The best way to adopt a vegan diet if you have diabetes is to ensure that meals and snacks contain a healthy balance of plant proteins, carbohydrates and fats. General advice on healthy eating - choose whole grains and low GI carbohydrates over refined choices, eat less salt, saturated fat and sugar - applies to people who have a vegan diet. Benefits of the vegan diet Potential benefits: Potential research-based benefits of a vegan diet in diabetes include better blood sugar control, insulin sen...