High-protein, low-calorie diets—whether animal or plant-based—lead to an average weight loss of ~18 pounds and improved glucose metabolism in people at risk for type 2 diabetes.
“A recent study found that high-protein, low-calorie diets promote weight loss and improve cardiometabolic markers in people at risk for type 2 diabetes. The study involved 117 adults with either prediabetes or type 2 diabetes and a body mass index (BMI) over 27.5—considered overweight or obese.”