• People with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing high cholesterol, which is a risk factor for heart disease.
• Traditionally, a high carbohydrate and low fat diet was considered best for people with type 2 diabetes.
• Over the past few years, some studies have shown that following a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet may be beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes.
• A new study says that replacing some dietary carbohydrates with protein and fat in the diet of people with type 2 diabetes may help improve their cholesterol levels.

Written by Corrie Pelc on December 28, 2024 — Fact checked by Kelsey Costa, MS, RDN

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