Adherence to an energy-restricted Mediterranean diet is associated with the presence and burden of carotid atherosclerosis in people with type 1 diabetes.

Tonet Serés-Noriega Clara Viñals Verónica PereaAlex MesaLaura BoswellKarla MariacaJesús BlancoIrene VinagreAdriana PanéCamila MiladClara SolàEnric EsmatjesIgnacio CongetMarga GiménezAntonio J Amor

Published in: Diabetes/metabolism research and reviews (2024)

Greater adherence to the erMEDd is associated with less carotid atherosclerosis in children with T1D at high risk of CVD. Strategies to improve and implement healthy dietary patterns in this population should be encouraged.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
young adults
glycemic control
risk factors
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle