According to UPI. people who adhere to a strict plant-based diet are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.<br />Studies show that eating plant-based diets lower the risk of developing diabetes by 23% over non-plant based diets.<br />Researchers analyzed studies with data for more than 307,000 patients, with 23,544 having type 2 diabetes.<br />The data shows healthier plant-based options can lower blood pressure and body mass while raising insulin sensitivity. <br />