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.