The controversy abounds on this topic. Though, consensus has it that obesity provides a strong link to type II Diabetes. Many people believe (and have shown) that a vegan diet is one of the best for weight loss.
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Alisa Fleming
Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.
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With how you describe the way lactose is digested, it creates a lot of glucose. It makes sense that a vegan diet would help diabetes. My dad thinks that it is extreme, but the reality is that it works. I am omnivorous, but I eat meat in moderation and am dairy free. My new trick is to keep weight on.