11/04/2026
Whole Grains & Diabetes Risk
Consuming whole grains daily may help prevent type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study. Researchers analyzed data on 55,465 people between ages 50 and 65, who were free of diabetes at the start and who were followed up for 15 years. They filled out surveys regarding their diets, including how many whole grains and which kinds of whole-grain products they consumed. The study revealed that any type of whole grain seemed to keep type 2 diabetes at bay. And those who ate the most whole grains, at least 50g daily, had the lowest risk. Among that group, the risk reduction was 22% for women and 34% for men.