Fruit consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes: results from three prospective longitudinal cohort studies

29 Aug 2013Isao Muraki, research fellow, Fumiaki Imamura, investigator scientist, JoAnn E Manson, professor of medicine, Frank B Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology, Walter C Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition, Rob M van Dam, associate professor, Qi Sun, assistant professor

Greater consumption of specific whole fruits, particularly blueberries, grapes, and apples, is significantly associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, whereas greater consumption of fruit juice is associated with a higher risk.

Cohort Study
9 effects
20 years
187383 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Fruit Juice Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Fruit Juice
Beverage

Type 2 Diabetes Lymphatic outcome
Minor increase risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Lymphatic system

High evidence
8.0%

Bananas Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Bananas
Nutrition

Type 2 Diabetes Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Lymphatic system

High evidence
-5.0%

Berries Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Berries
Nutrition

Type 2 Diabetes Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Lymphatic system

High evidence
-26.0%

Apples Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Apples
Nutrition

Type 2 Diabetes Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Lymphatic system

High evidence
-7.0%

Citrus (orange, mandarines, lemons, lime, tangerine, grapefruit)  Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Citrus (orange, mandar...
Nutrition

Type 2 Diabetes Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Lymphatic system

High evidence
-1.0%

Prunes Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Prunes
Nutrition

Type 2 Diabetes Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Lymphatic system

High evidence
-10.0%

Fruits Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Fruits
Nutrition

Type 2 Diabetes Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Lymphatic system

High evidence
-2.0%

Cantaloupe Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Cantaloupe
Nutrition

Type 2 Diabetes Lymphatic outcome
Minor increase risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Lymphatic system

High evidence
10.0%

Grapes & Raisins Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Grapes & Raisins
Nutrition

Type 2 Diabetes Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Lymphatic system

High evidence
-12.0%