Food

A review paper, just published in Dec 2025, shows that healthy dietary patterns, like Mediterranean, DASH, vegetarian, or low-carb, can help lower blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, and support healthy weight management.

On the other hand, diets high in ultra-processed or “Western-style” foods can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. While researchers continue to study the best approaches, focusing on whole, balanced foods is a simple step to protect your health.

This isn't new, we already know this. So why is it so hard to change what and how we eat?

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0899900725002230

www.t2dnetwork.ca

Learn practical, evidence-based tips for managing type 2 diabetes through diet and exercise, with insights on Canadian activity and nutrition patterns.

Key Insights

✅ Nutrition and exercise are key for managing T2D.

✅ Combined aerobic and resistance training improves blood sugar.

✅ Gym-based resistance training is most effective.

✅ Canadians are mostly sedentary; fruit and vegetable intake low.

Statistics Canada’s 2023 data show that only 1 in 5 Canadians aged 12+ consumed fruits and vegetables five or more times per day. Intake was lowest among 18–34-year-olds (17.8%) and highest in adults 65+ (25.6%), showing a clear trend of increasing consumption with age.

Younger Canadians continue to fall short of recommended fruit and vegetable intake.

https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1310009612

The holiday season doesn’t have to derail your blood sugar! Here’s a quick, 3-ingredient recipe perfect for festive gatherings:

🎁 Cinnamon-Spiced Roasted Almonds

1 cup raw almonds

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp olive oil