Diabetes mellitus

Nutritional Pearls: Mediterranean Diet Helps Prevent Diabetes in Women With Overweight

  • AUTHOR:

    Timothy S. Harlan, MD

     

    Your patient is a 36-year-old woman with a body mass index of 26 who is concerned about her risk of diabetes. She recently began exercising every day, and is curious about what changes to her diet you think could help to lower her risk.

    How do you advise your patient?


    (Answer and discussion on next page)

     

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