Abstract
In general, replacement of saturated fat with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, with the evidence stronger for polyunsaturated fat. However, recent research studies have highlighted the importance of the source of dietary fat in prevention of type 2 diabetes. For example, saturated fats found in dairy products are associated with a reduction in risk in large epidemiological studies. Similarly, while polyunsaturated fats in vegetable oils and nuts appear to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, polyunsaturated fats in fish do not.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 233-236 |
Journal | Practical Diabetes |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 7 |
Early online date | 16 Sept 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 16 Sept 2016 |