Dairy products in moderate amounts may protect against type 2 diabetes: Red and processed meat may raise risk

Medical Xpress / Diabetologia / Annual mtg. of the Eur. Assoc. for the Study of Diabetes ^ | Sept. 15, 2022 | Dr. Annalisa Giosuè et al

[ConservativeMind]

Research shows that dairy products, especially low-fat products and yogurt, are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Red and processed meat were linked to a higher risk of T2D but moderate amounts of fish and eggs could be eaten in their place, say the Italian researchers.

Dr. Annalisa Giosuè and colleagues carried out a review of existing meta-analyses into links between different animal-based foods and diabetes. This type of "review of reviews" provides one of the highest levels of evidence available in medicine.

There was a substantial increase in T2D risk with the consumption of 100 g/day of total meat (20% increase in risk) and 100 g/day of red meat (22% increase) and with 50 g/day of processed meats (30% increase). The quality of evidence was moderate.

A daily amount of 50g of white meat was associated with a smaller increase in T2D risk (4%).

Dairy foods, in contrast, appeared to protect against T2D or had a neutral relationship with the development of the condition.

Milk (200 g/day) was associated with a 10% reduction in risk, total dairy (200 g/day) with a 5% reduction in risk and low-fat dairy (200 g/day) with a 3% reduction. Yogurt (100 g/day) was associated with a 6% reduction in risk.

Cheese (30 g/day) and full-fat dairy (200 g/day) were found to have no effect on the risk of T2D. The quality of evidence was moderate to low.

Dr. Giosuè says, "Dairy products may favorably influence glucose metabolism.”

"For example, whey proteins in milk are known to modulate the rise of blood sugar levels after eating.

"Probiotics are also known to exert beneficial effects on glucose metabolism, which may explain why we found that a regular consumption of yogurt is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes."

[Gaffer]

That’s just cut meat to me.

[married21]

I have T2 diabetes. I think dairy products like whole fat yogurt tend to help my metabolism. I am lactose sensitive but I use lactose free whole milk in my coffee and cereal. I think the fat content is satiating. I weigh a bit less now than I did a few years ago when I was drinking nonfat milk.

As to red meat, that goes through the system too slow. I still eat it, but it’s better if it is an occasional thing, not daily.

[FtrPilot]

NWFree...Delta 21 recommends: You should use heavy whipping cream in your coffee and drink an ice cold glass of VitD whole milk 2 or 3 times a week.

Elevated blood glucose is almost always caused by too many carbs, not too much fat.

WRT to dairy products...lactose is a sugar (carb). So, lactose free milk, such as Fairlife milk and Green Valley sour cream or yogurt is worth considering.

Heavy whipping cream is high in fat and low in lactose and is ideal in your morning coffee.

I would also suggest that you research the Keto diet. It is great for losing weight and controlling blood glucose.

[Delta 21]

Keto/Carnivore in the works. I just finished 1.25 lbs of 80/20 ground chuck with shredded cheese for lunch.

[FtrPilot]

My typical breakfast is 3 cups of coffee with heavy cream.

My typical lunch is 1/3 lb hamburger slathered with guacamole.