200,000 American adults over 15 years.
People who had the most vitamin B2 and B6 had a roughly 10% reduction in their diabetes risk. B2 is found in eggs, lean meat, green vegetables and fortified grain products such as cereals and bread, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. B6 is found in fish, lean meat, fruits (other than citrus), and potatoes and other non-starchy veggies.
Though total vitamin B12 intake wasn’t linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, the odds rose 11% when researchers looked solely at B12 from food sources. They found no similar increase in diabetes risk from B12 in diet supplements. They said this may be because B12 in foods often comes from animal products.
The third study found that the order in which you eat can affect your blood sugar levels. Researchers asked 16 Chinese adults, mostly men, to eat five experimental meals in a set order. The meals contained a vegetable, meat and rice, and portion sizes stayed the same.
Overall, the smallest spike in blood sugar levels resulted when vegetables or meat were eaten first. The meal with vegetables, meat and rice eaten separately, in that order, led to a
