The Mechanisms of the Mediterranean Diet on the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes mellitus has become a serious global health problem. Since it cannot be cured at present, its prevention is very important. A daily diet is one of the keys to preventing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Among many diets, the Mediterranean diet, as a healthy plant-based diet, has attracted much attention. This paper studied the effect and mechanisms of Mediterranean diet on the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Through literature review, this report found that the Mediterranean diet has many effects on preventing type 2 diabetes mellitus, including anti-inflammatory, preventing obesity, alleviating insulin resistance and preventing cardiovascular disease. and found the main mechanism of nutrients in the Mediterranean diet in these aspects, including polyphenols, polyunsaturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, and short-chain fatty acids. This report finally conclude that the Mediterranean diet has a significant and multifaceted effect on the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus.