A Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Diet Might Reduce Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Cirrhosis

Recent studies show a strong association between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and development of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). So, could dietary interventions to prevent T2D also lead to reduction in HCC and cirrhosis risks?

Researchers addressed this question using data from the prospective Nurse's Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study. They utilized a validated dietary diabetes risk reduction score (range, 8–32; a higher score indicates a healthier diet). The score is calculated based on reported intake of foods considered favorable (e.g., cereal fiber, nuts) and unfavorable (e.g., trans fats and red and processed meats) to diabetes risk. Multivariate regression analysis was performed to identify independent risk f…