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Plant compounds in foods like berries and tea may help lower blood sugar and inflammation in type 2 diabetes by changing the gut bacteria to produce helpful substances.

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Modulating the Gut Microbiome in Type 2 Diabetes: Nutritional and Therapeutic Strategies

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Modulating the Gut Microbiome in Type 2 Diabetes: Nutritional and Therapeutic Strategies

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DOI: 10.3390/nu18010089

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Eating whole fruits might help lower your chances of getting type 2 diabetes, and scientists think this could be because of the fiber, natural plant chemicals, a little bit of fruit sugar, and even the act of chewing.

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