Plant-based protein diet versus animal protein for type 2 diabetes

This is a 6-month study comparing two different diet approaches for people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight. Half of the participants will follow a standard lower-calorie diet with animal protein (like meat and dairy), while the other half will follow a similar diet where some of that animal protein is replaced with plant-based protein (like beans, lentils, and soy). Both groups will receive the same support from nutritionists and doctors, and both diets are designed to help you lose about 5% of your body weight.

Type 2 diabetes and excess weight often go together, and diet is one of the most important tools to manage both. Researchers want to know if switching some of your protein sources from animals to plants might work even better than traditional approaches.