Based on recommendations from a panel of medical professionals, U.S. News ranked 24 diets and determined which are best for diabetics.
ORNISH DIET
Low-fat eating is a feature of the Ornish diet. The diet promotes consuming a range of plant-based foods, including whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables.
MIND DIET
The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, or MIND diet, focuses on the items in the DASH and Mediterranean diets that especially enhance brain health in order to potentially reduce the risk of mental decline.
VOLUMETRICS DIET
Eating nutrient-dense, low-calorie foods including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy is emphasized in the volumetrics diet. Foods with lower calories tend to have more water, which gives them more volume and makes them feel fuller.
DR. WEIL’S ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET
The goal of the anti-inflammatory diet is to lower chronic inflammation and conditions that are linked to it, like Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, and some types of cancer.
PRITIKIN DIET
Nathan Pritikin, an American nutritionist and engineer, created the Pritikin diet first to treat and prevent cardiovascular disease.
SOUTH BEACH DIET
Choosing "good" carbohydrates and healthy fats is the cornerstone of the South Beach diet. Low-glycemic index carbohydrates raise feelings of fullness after meals and stabilize blood glucose levels.
ATKINS DIET
Low-carb diets like the Atkins diet are popular. The foundation of the Atkins diet is a restriction in carbohydrates, which compels the body to burn fat reserves for energy.
OPTAVIA DIET
OPTAVIA is a weight control program that blends packaged and home-prepared meals, with a focus on reducing calories and carbs.