People with higher levels of carotenoids — natural pigments from fruits and vegetables — are significantly less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, even after accounting for weight and lifestyle.

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People with more of these natural plant chemicals in their blood were much less likely to get type 2 diabetes, and the more they had, the lower their risk — suggesting eating more fruits and veggies helps prevent diabetes.

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People who eat about 66 grams more fruits and vegetables each day — roughly one extra apple or a cup of carrots — have a 25% lower chance of getting type 2 diabetes, according to blood tests that measure plant nutrients.

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Different plant pigments like lycopene (from tomatoes) and beta-carotene (from carrots) are linked to lower diabetes risk, but their benefits seem to work best together, not alone.

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