Low-carb, High-fat Diet Increases Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 20%

• A new study reveals that a low-carb, high-fat diet can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 20%.
• Researchers from Monash and RMIT Universities conducted a long-term study on 39,185 adults.
• The study found that participants with a high low-carb diet score had a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
• The increased risk is largely explained by obesity, with body mass index mediating 76% of the association.
• Researchers recommend a balanced diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, to prevent type 2 diabetes.

Source: newatlas