The Dr. Neal Barnard diabetes program is based on nutritional research, promoting a plant-based low-fat diet. His book is titled Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes. Dr. Barnard received his M.D. from the George Washington School of Medicine (where he is an adjunct professor of medicine) and is a member of the American Diabetes Association. He also founded the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), which supports preventative medicine. Dr. Barnard’s nutritional philosophy differs significantly from the recommendations of the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Dr. Barnard’s goal is for the reduction and eventual elimination of diabetes medication using food as the sole form of therapy. For this reason, Dr. Barnard’s approach is only appropriate for individuals with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2).

Dr. Neal Barnard Diabetes Nutrition Plan

The three main principles of Dr. Neal Barnard’s program for reversing diabetes are: stop consuming animal products; keep …