Replacing Animal Products with Plant-Based Foods Leads to Weight Loss in People with Type 1 Diabetes, Finds New Research

Replacing animal products with plant-based foods leads to weight loss in people with type 1 diabetes, finds new research

Replacing animal products with plant-based foods—even those defined as "unhealthy" by the plant-based diet index—is an effective strategy for weight loss in adults with type 1 diabetes, finds a new study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, published in Frontiers in Nutrition. Participants following a vegan diet lost 11 pounds on average, compared to no significant weight loss for participants following a portion-controlled diet.

Replacing Animal Products With Plant-Based Foods Leads to Weight Loss in People With Type 1 Diabetes, Finds New Research

Replacing Animal Products With Plant-Based Foods Leads to Weight Loss in People With Type 1 Diabetes, Finds New Research Jeff Surak Thu, 05/22/2025 - 10:44 Featured Image fiber-foods-grains-beans.jpg Summary WASHINGTON, D.C.—Replacing animal products with plant-based foods—even those defined as “unhealthy” by the plant-based diet index—is an effective strategy for weight loss in adults with type 1 diabetes, finds a new study by the Physicians …

Type I diabetes is one of the most complex autoimmune disorders, with the immune system attacking beta cells producing insulin in the pancreas, leading to a shortage or absence of this hormone...