Diet and Diabetes 2

Can adding certain foods to their diet help kids with Type 1 diabetes keep producing their own insulin longer? The answer, according to new research, is yes!

Researchers found that adding foods rich in specific amino and fatty acids actually helped them produce some of their own insulin. The winners: Leucine, an amino acid found in dairy, meats, soy, eggs, nuts and whole wheat products helped. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods like salmon, were also beneficial. While supplemental insulin was still required, continuing to make some of their own insulin may help reduce their risk of diabetic complications down the road.